The painter Paul Kane collected Indian garments during the period 1845-48 and used them in his later paintings of Indian life, now in the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature (Canada), undergoing conservation treatment. All garments were worn when collected and the minimum intervention which allows safe handling and exhibition governs treatments choice. A detailed description is given of the materials found in the six garments so far conserved before outlining the treatments given to clean beads and quillwork, secure loose ends and loose quills, repair tears in hides and surface clean. When sewing alone was not sufficient, non-woven polyester was used to repair tears, reinforce weak areas and replace some losses; chamois leather was used for others. Polyvinyl acetate emulsion was the adhesive. Extensive records were kept of actual condition areas and materials of repair and restoration.