Arrow belt
Carnival belt. Made of cotton and multicolored, it was crafted on a loom. A label is sewn on one end.
- Accession Number 2021.07.41
- Date 2020 an
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique woven, machine-made
- Measurements 16 x 214 cm
Historical context
This cotton belt was designed for the Carnaval de Québec. Since the 1950s, this event has used arrow belts as symbols of the festivities.
This historically rich object, created by French Canadians in the 2nd half of the 18th century, is worn by the Bonhomme Carnaval for two weeks. While the belt worn by this official carnival emblem is a traditional handmade piece, those worn by carnival-goers are often mechanically manufactured i...
- Accession Number 2021.07.41
- Date 2020 an
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique woven, machine-made
- Measurements 16 x 214 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.041
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
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