- Ethnohistorical collection
Arrow belt
L’Assomption” style arrow belt with 14 corridors. The sash is made of red, white, blue, yellow and green wool, colored with natural and synthetic dyes. Initials “H” and “C” are embroidered in blue at each end.
- Accession Number 2021.07.26
- Period 4th quarter of the 19th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 22 x 190 cm
Historical context
Cette ceinture fléchée a comme particularité d’avoir deux initiales brodées. Il s’agit probablement d’une pièce faite sur commande, les initiales correspondant à son propriétaire. Cette ceinture reflète ainsi le prestige de son porteur. En témoignent les initiales, mais aussi ses dimensions importantes : plus une ceinture est longue et large, plus son coût est élevé.
Le modèle de l’Assomption est progressivemen...
- Accession Number 2021.07.26
- Period 4th quarter of the 19th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 22 x 190 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.026
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
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