| Object ID |
T0039 |
| Object Name |
Canoe Model |
| Description |
Moosehair Decorated Huron Canoe Model;
Medium/Materials: Birchbark, moosehair, thread; |
| Dimensions |
H-3 W-3 L-10 inches |
| Early Date |
1838 |
| Late Date |
1853 |
| Place of Origin |
Lorette, Quebec, Canada |
| People |
Huron/ |
| Provenance |
(1) James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine (1811-1863). Dunfermline, Scotland. Possibly acquired by Lady Lambton (Elgin) in 1838 or believed to have been given as a presentation piece to Lord Elgin, Governor-General of Canada, 1846-1854, during his residency in Canada between 1847 and 1853.;
(2) Descended in Elgin family to the 11th Earl of Elgin and 15th Earl of Kincardine. Sale handled by Richard L. Feigen, St. James's, London, England;
(3) Eugene V. Thaw 19 November 1990.;
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| Used |
Huron |
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