The collection consists of over 200 clothing patterns in a variety of styles created by Inuit artisans to depict differences in clothing styles and construction in various regions of the north. The collection also includes photographs depicting skin preparation and pictorial instructions for measuring and pattern layouts. There is also one artifact.
The items described here consist of patterns for a woman's outer Amauti drawn by M. Katsuak ofTasiujarmiut. Directions for sewing are included on most of the large pieces, including, in some cases, cutting and finishing lines for particular individuals. Some of the pattern pieces have bits of fur sticking to them. The folder consists of sixteen pattern pieces, five sheets with layout instructions, one envelope with seventeen miniature pattern pieces, and the original folder label.
The items described here consist of two Amauti patterns. #5 was drawn by Mary Miki from Arviat. #6 is unattributed as to artist but it is for a young woman, childless, no husband and is from Arviat. The folder consists of eight pattern pieces, one information sheet, and the original folder label.
The items described here comprise three patterns drawn by Anita Iblanit. #10 and #11 and #12. Patterns #10 and #11 are for a young, unmarried, childless woman. #12 is for a married woman with children. The pieces are on a Government of Canada map and have blue and green edging drawn on. The folder consists of eight pattern pieces and the original folder label.
The items described here comprise two patterns drawn by Ulayak Kaviok of Paallirmiut in Arviat. They are a woman's Amauti. #16 is a panel with multiple pieces drawn on it. Some edges have been coloured. The patterns are on brown paper. There are no labels but terns on various parts of the pieces may indicate terminology for various parts. The folder consists of six pattern pieces, one envelope with six miniature pattern pieces, and the original folder label.
The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a woman's inner caribou parka. It was designed for a woman with a young baby or toddler and was drawn by Ulayok Kaviok of Paallimiut, Arviat. The pieces are on brown paper, some of which are taped together. The folder consists of six pattern pieces and the original folder label.
