"I learned when I was a little girl. My grandmother was
tanning all the time. I learned when I was able to help, at least tried
to help. I learned a long time."
Theresa Albert, Spences Bridge, British Columbia, 1992
Man's Shirt, NLaka'pamux, collected 1925.
Canadian Museum of Civilization II-C-588
NLaka'pamux clothing consisted of a few garments. Men wore a shirt, long leggings, a breechcloth and moccasins. Women wore a dress, short leggings and moccasins. In cold or rainy weather, people added a cape or poncho and a hat.
Swaltatko (Mrs. Moise) wearing a cape, 1915. Photograph: J.A. Teit Canadian Museum of Civilization 31455 |
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The fabric for skin clothing came from the large hides of deer, elk and moose. When scraped clean of fur, they were softened and smoked in a lengthy tanning process. Furs from smaller animals, such as rabbits, squirrel and beaver, were pieced together for capes and cloaks, or used as ornaments, especially on hats and caps.
Two-layer cape of fur and buckskin, acquired 1915.
Canadian Museum of Civilization II-C-352
Created: May 5, 1996. Last update: July 16, 2001 © Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation |
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