Handkerchief holder

Maker Inconnu / Unknown

Date 1840-1860

Medium / Technique Birch bark, silk cloth, silk (ribbon, tape), porcupine quill, glass bead, cotton thread, dye

Dimensions3.5 x 17.6 x 25.8 cm

ClassificationPersonal Objects - Personal Gear - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

CultureIndigenous: Mi'kmaq

Geocultural Area Eastern Woodlands

Origin New Brunswick or Quebec, Canada

Object NumberM188

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of David Ross McCord

Status

Not on view

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