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Traditions Decorative - Micmac & Maliseet - Edited with an introduction by Gaby Pelletier, Assistant Curator, Department of Canadian History. Photography and catalogue design by Don Simpson. Published by the New Brunswick Museum (1977). Bilingual book (French & English) with soft cover binding. 63 pages 8 x 10.
A catalogue featuring a selection of Maliseet and Micmac decorative arts from the collection of the New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, NB, Canada.
Partial listing of photographs:
Ceremonial costume of Micmac ca. 1825 with information
Sterling silver trade brooches made by Joseph Tison (1787-1820) of Montreal
Stone pipe
Man's vest made by Mary Ann Geneace Micmac ca 1880
Watercolour of "Micmac Squaw" - mid 19th century
Watercolour by John Stanton - early 19th century
Pair of woman's moccasins that were exhibited at the London International Exhibition in 1862 - Maliseet
Postcard "Indians on the Reservation near Fredericton, N.B" photographed by William Taylor ca 1880
Pastel of a "Micmac Woman" probably Christina Morris ca. 1865
Doll's cradle - birch bark decorated with porcupine quills - Micmac
Wampum friendship necklace -18th century
Quill box
Models of micmac canoes
Strawberry tatting basket ca. 1890
Sewing basket of splint ash Maliseet ca. 1830
Watercolour by John Stanton depicting the stages of Maliseet basket weaving
Book 8020 $29.95 plus $6.00 shipping and handling within North America - good condition - interior as new. Appears to be first edition
Book 8021 $19.95 plus $6.00 shipping and handling within North America - good condition - interior as new - slight scuffing to cover. Appears to be first edition
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