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Wall Pocket

1800-1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Wall Pocket
  • Wall Pocket
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4cm
  • Diameter: 24cm
Style
Object history
Previously described as a letter rack and recorded as purchased in Upper Canada
Collection
Accession number
AP.335-1875

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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