- Ethnohistorical collection
Arrow belt
Arrow belt with 3-lightning pattern. The belt is made of two-tone wool in two shades of green. Its colors are derived from synthetic dyes. The belt has been braided on a wooden buckle. An artisan’s label is sewn onto one end.
- Accession Number 2021.15.11
- Period 1st half of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 26 x 90 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 2021.15.11
- Period 1st half of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 26 x 90 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Jean-Pierre Lavigne, 2021.015.011
Photo by Michel Julien
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