Black button blanket with wide red bands along all edges, on front; small red neck tie along top edge with a snap metal closure. Inner edges of red bands are decorated with groupings of four white buttons, done in diamond formation; groups are spaced evenly throughout. Central design on blanket is a large copper, done in red felt. Copper has bear design on the top half and "T"-like design on bottom. White buttons are stitched across red felt. Top back edge of blanket is decorated with a wide red band. Two loop ties on either side, towards centre on back.

• Narrative

  Gifted to Thomas Berger in 1973, along with a dance apron (3558/2) and shirt (3558/3).

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• Type of Item blanket
• Culture Nisga'a
• Material synthetic fibre, wool fibre, plastic, metal, dye
• Measurements height 163.4 cm, width 168.7 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 3558/0001