| Object ID |
T0094 |
| Object Name |
Mittens |
| Description |
Red River Metis Quillwork Mittens;
Medium/Materials: Hide, porcupine quills, cotton binding, woolen cloth and yarn.; |
| Dimensions |
W-7 L-10 inches |
| Early Date |
1847 |
| Late Date |
1853 |
| Place of Origin |
USA |
| People |
Red River Metis/ |
| Provenance |
(1) James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine (1811-1863). Dunfermline, Scotland. Believed to have been given as a presentation piece to Lord Elgin when he was Govenor 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', London, England;
(3) Eugene V. Thaw 19 November 1990.;
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| Used |
Red River Metis |
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