Leggings
Collection ID:
L1991.009
Collection:
Ethnography
Black or navy leggings worn by indigenous Canadian people decorated with beadwork. The edging on the back and front is different. On one side it is a blue zig zag line, and on the other it is of white beads sewn in curls. Beadwork panels lined with brown silk edged with a black binding. Sewn with white cotton thread. Double bead edging, slightly larger white beads. Black ribbon tiers at the cuffs.
textile
Physical attributes
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Material | Textile |
Production
Technique | Embroidery |
Date (general) | 20th century |
Place | Canada |