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Arrow belt
L’Assomption” style arrow belt, with lightning bolt motifs, made of 14 corridors. The belt is made of red, white, blue, yellow and green wool. The colors seem to come from natural and synthetic dyes. The bangs are very long, with braids and twists.
- Accession Number 2021.15.16
- Period 1st quarter of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 21,5 x 222 cm
Historical context
The corridors correspond to the color rows and are counted from the center of the belt. Here, 14 corridors indicate a relatively large piece, probably made for ceremonial purposes. In fact, the larger the belt, the more prestige it confers on its wearer.
Vivid and solid, certain colors such as yellow and light blue appear to be derived from synthetic dyes. Indeed, on older, naturally dyed pieces, the little blue is usually the firs...
- Accession Number 2021.15.16
- Period 1st quarter of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 21,5 x 222 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Jean-Pierre Lavigne, 2021.015.016
Photo by Michel Julien
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