Blanket

MOA: University of British Columbia

3147/1

Thick, off-white, twill weave blanket or robe. Densely woven, wrapped along the short edges, with a heavy, short fringe on the long edges. Small pieces of red wool are occasionally visible as caught up in the weave. (Various areas with condition issues, especially along lower edge.)

  • Narrative

    Originally owned by Mary Charles; possibly she was also the weaver of the blanket?


  • Type of Item blanket
  • Culture Sto:lo
  • Material mountain goat wool fibre, wool fibre
  • Measurements height 218.0 cm, width 122.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Mary Charles, N. Rose Point, Wayne Point
  • Received from Wayne Point

  • Made in Seabird Island

  • Creation Date between 1850 and 1900
  • Ownership Date before 2012, before February 9, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on February 9, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3147/0001