Arrow belt
Cotton carnival belt made on a loom.
- Accession Number 2021.07.37
- Period 3e quart du 20e siècle
- Materials fiber, cotton
- Technique woven, machine-made
- Measurements 12,5 x 200 cm
Historical context
This cotton belt was designed for the Carnaval de Québec. Since the 1950s, this event has used arrow belts, created by French Canadians in the 2nd half of the 18th century, as symbols of the festivities.
Nevertheless, the belts worn by carnival-goers are often mechanically manufactured in Asia, like the belt shown here. While this belt helps to highlight an important cultural heritage, it does not contribute to the visibility of u...
- Accession Number 2021.07.37
- Period 3e quart du 20e siècle
- Materials fiber, cotton
- Technique woven, machine-made
- Measurements 12,5 x 200 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.037
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
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