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Eskimo (Inuit ) Anorak

Accession Number

856.2010.1

Object Name

Eskimo (Inuit ) Anorak

Created

04/11/2010

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

04/11/2010

Brief Description

Small red cotton Inuit anorak with wool round hood and woollen lining.Zipped front

Materials

cotton,wool

Dimensions

53(l) x 51(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Colour

red,brown,cream

Object Production Place

Canada

Provenance

This lovely little anorak was made by the Inuit(native Indians) in Resolute, Canada for Rona Simpson, daughter of Hugh and Myrtle Simpson. The Simpsons four children attended school in Resolute whilst Hugh and Myrtle attempted to reach the North Pole in 1969. Myrtle's book Due North 1970 published by Gollancz tells the story.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Myrtle Simpson

Acquisition Date

04/11/2010

Condition

a few tears

Condition Check Date

04/11/2010

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

04/11/2010

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