Snowshoes

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Description
Canadian snowshoes. Long ‘fish shaped’ wooden frames. Waxed tape webbing. Leather flap for boot with leather fastening strap and metal buckle.
Inscription description
On frame “10 X 46 GROS LOUIS FAIT AU CANADA SNOW SHOES MADE IN CANADA” with a logo of a native American Chief.
Acquisition Method:
bought by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
1 pair
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Canada
Materials:
wood, leather, waxed tape
Maker:
Colour:
light brown
Dimensions:
124(l) x 25(w) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
429.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
21/11/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Footwear
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007