1961.229

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Details

ID Number

1961.229

Category

Personal Artifacts

Sub-category

clothing - accessory

Item Name

sash

Materials

TEXTILE, WOOL

Measurements

overall: 6 in x 96 in

Description

Fringe at ends

History

Belonged to donor's mother, circa 1885 Made of wool, the Assumption Sash or Ceinture Fleche, was an important part of 18th and 19th century Métis (Indigenous and French mixed) clothing. This popular trade item was worn around the waist and helped to retain body heat and served as a belt for holding tools. Considered to be primarily fashionable among French Canadians, but quickly became a popular trade item with the Indigenous population.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

French Canadians / Canadiens-français subject

Natives subject

Trade subject