Horse's beaded martingale (harness) strap. Two long straps form the edges, separated by a small rectangular bag. The beading is a background of grey with pink diagonal stripes bordered by lines of small squares in light and dark blue. These are interspersed with lines of dark blue and pink. The bag also has a background of grey, with a cross, diamond and square motif at centre. A fully beaded hide flap made of two triangles hangs from the top of the bag. Two long straps hang from the tips, partially beaded in grey and yellow. From the bottom of the bag hangs a long leather fringe with elements of brown and red dyed animal fur.

• Specific Techniques

  Warp stitch used on long straps hanging from tip of hide flap; flat stich used for beading elsewhere.

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• Type of Item strap
• Culture Plains Cree
• Material leather skin, glass, cotton fibre
• Measurements height 105.5 cm, width 34.2 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Thomas G. Poole
• Received from Thomas G. Poole

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• Made in Canada

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• Creation Date during 1875
• Ownership Date before November 21, 2013
• Acquisition Date on November 21, 2013

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• Item Classes beadwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3029/0002