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Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves
Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves

Early 1900 Native American Metis Style Embroidered Riding Parade Gloves

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Tribal Affiliation: Cree Metis
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Condition: Soiled. A few wear holes in the deer hide. A few holes in the silk lining.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Handmade: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    This pair of Metis style parade gauntlets came from the estate sale of an elderly woman who was the daughter of a trading post owner in the far Northern Wisconsin area between 1890 and 1910. They are embroidered deer hide with red silk lining. The lining is complete and the stitching is solid and tight. There is, as expected, some minor wear in a few spots - likely where reins rubbed the gloves. They are, despite their age, eminently wearable. The gloves are soft and supple, and there are no missing or damaged threads in the embroidery. They are in as found condition - I will not clean them!
    Length is 11", Cuff opening is 10", and the palm width is 4".
    The Métis were also well known for their floral silk embroidery, which was introduced to them by the Ursuline Nuns (from Europe) who taught the Métis girls the art of embroidery at Mission Schools.
    This item will ship Priority insured with Signature conformation.