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Beaded Belt
- Material
- FABRIC-COTTON; FABRIC-VELVET; ANIMAL-LEATHER; ANIMAL-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- Green & white design belt bordered with a row of white beads. The backing is leather; the ends are made of brown velvet and crudely sewn. The beads have been sewn on with thread as opposed to glue.
- Category
- PERSONAL OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CLOTHING, ACCESSORY
- Description
- Green & white design belt bordered with a row of white beads. The backing is leather; the ends are made of brown velvet and crudely sewn. The beads have been sewn on with thread as opposed to glue.
- History Of Use
- Katie O'Niell was born in Barkerville, raised on the Queen Charolettes, became a nurse, retired in Smithers and was known as an historian. For more info see Historical Research file: O'Niell,Katie.
It is not known for sure if the beads are from porcupine quill or where it was made and by whom.
- Material
- FABRIC-COTTON; FABRIC-VELVET; ANIMAL-LEATHER; ANIMAL-UNKNOWN;
- Width
- 4.5
- Length
- 70
- Depth
- 0.3
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.1.9
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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