Dog Blanket
MOA: University of British Columbia
3203/2
Small dog blanket. Textile is rectangular, made of red felt embroidered with patterns of branches and leaves in light colours. A short fringe of green and blue edges the entire garment. Backing is made of thick wool fabric, with four leather panels holding thongs to attach blanket to the wearer.
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Specific Techniques
Beading done in the 'grey nun' style; running stitch used.
- Type of Item blanket
- Culture Tahltan, Kaska Dena
- Material wool fibre, deer skin, silk fibre
- Measurements height 41.5 cm, width 32.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Karen Clark, Paul Clark
- Received from Karen Clark, Paul Clark
- Made in British Columbia
- Creation Date before 1950
- Ownership Date before October 17, 2016
- Acquisition Date on October 17, 2016
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3203/0002