Jacket

About this object

Narrative

One of two jackets made for Colonel James Kennedy Cornwall's daughters, Catherine and Norah.

Specific techniques

Brain tanned caribou skin (not smoked).

Physical description

Small white hide jacket with embroidery. The jacket has a wide collar and short sleeves. There are embroidered floral motifs in blue and green on the collar (front and back), sleeves and lower front. White fur trims the collar and cuffs. The lower edge is serrated.