Arrow belt
L’Assomption” style arrow belt with lightning bolt motif, made of 13 corridors. The belt is made of red, white, blue, yellow and green wool, the colors of which seem to be derived from synthetic dyes. One end is embroidered.
- Accession Number 2021.07.22
- Period 2nd quarter of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 18,5 x 200 cm
Historical context
With its bright colors, this belt probably dates from the 1930s. In fact, although synthetic dyes have been in use since the second half of the 19th century, it was not until this period that they were truly mastered and replaced natural dyes. The embroidered symbol refers to the wearer of the belt, not the craftsman.
It’s important to note that the wool used to make this piece is relatively fine for its time. Around 1930, in...
- Accession Number 2021.07.22
- Period 2nd quarter of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 18,5 x 200 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.022
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
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