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.

  • 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