Description (Labels & Markings)
Historic label attached with string: 'Deerskin Robe / N. America / *Prof. Bevan (through Dr Haddon)'

[Idno incorrectly amended to E 1902.86 C]
Event Date
Author: rachel hand

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for E 1902.86 [A-B]: 'Deerskin robe, with fringe decorated with two wide, vertical bands, from front to back, of coloured quillwork. Two similar bands start from the shoulder, along the front of either sleeve. Two ermine skins (winter dress) are attached to each shoulder. Two triangular tabs decorated with fringe and quillwork are attached to the collar, front and back. The pair of moccasins bears a large, open pattern in red, blue and yellow quillwork.'
Event Date 1902
Author: Kirsty Kernohan

Context (Amendments / updates)
The quillwork is in excellent condition and looks unused, suggesting the shirt [TEMP.03326] was made for sale. The brightness and colour of the orange and pink suggests a late 19th century date, certainly post 1860s and the introduction of aniline dyes. Both shirts [TEMP.03326 and E 1902.86 A] are from the American Plains and the floral design on the neck flap of E 1902.86 A is similar to Sioux- Metis designs. [unsigned note, possibly from GRASAC visit in 2019]
Event Date 16/1/2019
Author: rachel hand

Description (Physical description)
Hide shirt decorated with quillwork, fringing and paint. Shirt made from hide, open at the sides with long sleeves; decorated over the shoulder and along the arms with bands of geometric quillwork with quills dyed yellow, purple, pink and green; triangular flap at front and back of neck, decorated with floral motif in quills dyed purple, yellow, red, orange and green; fringed and painted at cuffs, neck and hem with blue, red and yellow pigment; long leather fringes hang from arms and down front and back; two weasel skins hang from shoulders on one side. Part of an outfit with E 1902.86 B.1-2.
Event Date 28/1/2025
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Acquisition Details)
The Register notes 'B. Dr. Haddon *C.J.P Cave M.A. 1903'. 'Professor Bevan through Dr Haddon' has been crossed out. This suggests Cave gave the money to acquire the object while Haddon was the purchaser or, less likely, the vendor. This corresponts with the information given in the Annual Report. The labels attached to E 1902.86 A-B suggest that the monetary donor is Bevan, although these may not have been updated. Bevan has been listed as a query in the Source field.


Event Date 28/1/2025
Author: rachel hand

Conservation (Pest Debris Removed)
CON.2015.1633 | Pest Debris Removed
Event Date 28/1/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan

Context (Analysis)
Blue pigment on sleeves and around neck may be Reckitt's blue.
Event Date 28/1/2025
Author: Katrina Dring

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6141 | Freezing
Event Date 3/2/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan