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Bertha Voisine braided rug
Collection
Identifier: MCC-00484
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one multicolored oval braided rug made by Bertha Bouley Voisine. All the braid strips are a half inch wide when doubled and are machine sewn prior to braiding and lacing of the rug. The middle part of the rug has some red, white, and blue colors and the outer part of the rug has some red, purple, and gray colors. It measures 35 inches x 21 inches.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Acadian Archives
Rachel Charette centennial dress, cap, and purse
Collection
Identifier: MCC-00497
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one long sleeve dress with one small head covering (cap called a câline), and a drawstring purse, handmade for the Fort Kent 100th Anniversary in 1969. These items are made of cotton print with small yellow flowers and orange leaves on white background. The cap, called a câline, is open on the back of the head for a woman to put her knotted hair through. The front opening has lace around and a ribbon to tie the cap under the chin and a ribbon in the...
Dates:
1969-00-00; Other: 2009-06-00
Found in:
Acadian Archives