- Ethnohistorical collection
Arrow belt
Arrow belt with herringbone pattern. The belt is made of wool in brown, yellow and black. Its colors are derived from synthetic dyes. The end of the belt is folded over a wooden buckle. A wool thread is sewn to the base of the bangs, which have been cut.
- Accession Number 2021.15.10
- Period 1st half of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 7,5 x 82 cm
Historical context
In 1970, the practice of fléché was enjoying a resurgence in popularity. As a new Québécois way of speaking emerged and freed itself from traditional canons, particularly following the opening up of Québec to the world with Expo 67, some experienced hands began to teach darting publicly. Despite this counter-current trend, links were forged between a number of dart makers in the Montreal area. Associations were formed and books publi...
- Accession Number 2021.15.10
- Period 1st half of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 7,5 x 82 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Jean-Pierre Lavigne, 2021.015.010
Photo by Michel Julien
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