Black dance apron with leather fringe extending from the bottom edge. Apron has two long black ties on either side; two copper designs on front centre, done in red felt. Coppers have a bear design on the top half and "T"-like design on the bottom. White buttons are stitched across the red felt. Leather fringe alternates between plain and beaded pieces; additional antler decoration on fringe with beads. Beads consist of black, red and white circular beads and alternating black and white tube beads. Back of apron is undecorated.

• Narrative

  Gifted to Thomas Berger in 1973, along with a button blanket (3558/1) and shirt (3558/3).

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• Type of Item apron
• Culture Nisga'a
• Material synthetic fibre, wool fibre, skin, plastic, antler, dye
• Measurements height 80.6 cm, width 117.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Thomas R. Berger, Beverley Berger
• Received from Beverley Berger

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Ownership Date before 2021, before April 13, 2022
• Acquisition Date on April 13, 2022

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3558/0002