For your consideration pair of Metis style parade gauntlets. Came from the estate sale of an elderly woman.The grandfather of this lady was a trading post owner in Red River region , Fort Garry.
Around 1900's and 1910.
They are embroidered deer hide (silk thread embroidery) with white cotton?? / silk?? lining.
The lining is complete and the stitching is solid and tight. There is, as expected, some minor wear in a few spots. They are, despite their age, eminently wearable. The gloves are soft and supple, and there are no missing or damaged threads in the embroidery.
Size: 15" long. Cuff opening is 8 1/2". Palm width is 4 1/4".
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.