Name/Title
Beaded Glengarry CapEntry/Object ID
L2024.3.124Description
The cap is in excellent shape, made of black velvet with a dark tan polished cotton lining and beaded with a mix of opaque and transparent clear and colored 11/0 beads. It has a damaged golden eagle feather pendant on the back. The design focus is a large six-pointed polychrome design intermediate between a flower and star with a central sequin. It is flanked by pinnate designs, with beaded and metallic sequin space fillers. Sequins are usually a good indicator of pre-20th century use. Gold ricrac and braided cotton tape edge trim completed the decorative design of the hat.Context
Though apparently handed down in an Abenaki family, this item was thought to be an Iroquoian object. Upon further research into beadwork, Wiseman feels that it fits better into the Natural Style than the “Late Niagara.” This may indeed be Abenaki rather than Iroquois.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural ConservancyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
GlengarryNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Cap, ScottishNomenclature Primary Object Term
CapNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Height
4 inWidth
5 inLength
10 in