AN ASSUMPTION SASH. . c. 1860 . ...

Description

AN ASSUMPTION SASH

c. 1860

finger-woven in two panels, with serrated pattern in various shades of wool

Sashes of this type were produced by French Canadian women in and around L'Assumption County in the province of Quebec, first for the Northwest Company and later for the Hudson Bay Company, and became an important article of barter throughout the Great Lakes region. The sashes were widely used by Canadian fur traders and voyagers. This example is notable for its tight weave, fine condition, and bright colors.

Length: 53 inches overall


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