papoose

papoose n The female habiliment [of the Esquimaux]. has long frontal and posterior flaps trimmed with braid of various colours. A hood of large proportions is attached, sufficiently large to carry the Benjamin of the family, known to Newfoundland fishermen as "papoose." PRINTED ITEM W.J. K...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/66188
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Summary:papoose n The female habiliment [of the Esquimaux]. has long frontal and posterior flaps trimmed with braid of various colours. A hood of large proportions is attached, sufficiently large to carry the Benjamin of the family, known to Newfoundland fishermen as "papoose." PRINTED ITEM W.J. KIRWIN AUG 1970 JH AUG 1970 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Withdrawn