Arrow belt

L’Assomption” style arrow belt with lightning bolt motif, made of 12 corridors. The belt is made of red, white, black, green and yellow wool, whose colors seem to come from natural dyes. Its bangs are composed of unique braids and twists.

  • Accession Number 2021.07.17
  • Date 1925 an
  • Materials fiber, wool
  • Technique braided
  • Measurements 18,5 x 196 cm
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Historical context

This arrow belt has been kept in the same family for many years. In good condition, it is nevertheless old: the past colors reflect ancient and natural dyes. For example, the light blue probably comes from indigo, while the red may be from madder or cochineal. Wool from England is imported into Quebec directly dyed.

The fléché technique was developed by French Canadians in the second half of the 18th century, probably to embellis...

  • Accession Number 2021.07.17
  • Date 1925 an
  • Materials fiber, wool
  • Technique braided
  • Measurements 18,5 x 196 cm
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© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.017
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore

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