Wall Pocket
1800-1875 (made)
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Wall pocket formed from two moose or elk hooves, quite flat, with intact hooves and skin taken from the shin of the animal. Each features two pockets of black leather, one above the other, with embroidered in blue, white and orange flowers and fringed with animal hair coloured orange and blue. There are remnants of red fringes on one of the hooves, next to the lower pocket. On the back are remains of a wooden bar stitched to the top of each.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Moose or elk hoof with attached skin, leather embroidered with dyed moose hair, iron-alloy metal tassels, wool textile |
| Brief description | Wall pocket, made from the hoof of a moose or elk, with embroidery and fringing, Eastern Woodlands, Huron-Wendat, 1800-1875 |
| Physical description | Wall pocket formed from two moose or elk hooves, quite flat, with intact hooves and skin taken from the shin of the animal. Each features two pockets of black leather, one above the other, with embroidered in blue, white and orange flowers and fringed with animal hair coloured orange and blue. There are remnants of red fringes on one of the hooves, next to the lower pocket. On the back are remains of a wooden bar stitched to the top of each. |
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| Object history | Previously described as a letter rack and recorded as purchased in Upper Canada |
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| Accession number | AP.335-1875 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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