Arrow belt

Arrow belt with lightning motif, in multicolored wool. It has been cut in two: one half is sewn back together, the other is frayed. The two halves are not the same length. Its colors appear to be synthetic dyes. Its bangs are partially cut, and the wool is rather coarse. It has 11 corridors.

  • Accession Number 2021.07.14
  • Period 20th century
  • Materials fiber, wool
  • Technique braided
  • Measurements 18 x 220 cm
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Historical context

With its bright, relatively recent colors, this belt was probably chemically dyed. Its wool, thicker than that of older pieces, gives us an idea of its age. In fact, during this period, the fine “Worsted” wool from England used to make belts in the 19th century was less widely used. Innovations in the manufacture of synthetic textiles and the growing demand for cheaper materials gradually relegated Worsted wool to a more restr...

  • Accession Number 2021.07.14
  • Period 20th century
  • Materials fiber, wool
  • Technique braided
  • Measurements 18 x 220 cm
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© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.014
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore

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