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Model of an earth lodge, made by Miss Gay, with cotton wood slabs in place
Model of an earth lodge, made by Miss Gay, with cotton wood slabs in place
Object Number 2004.29.5892
Display Title Model of an earth lodge, made by Miss Gay, with cotton wood slabs in place
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Omaha Indians (Siouan). / With cotton wood slabs in place. Model of an Earth Lodge by Miss Gay. See pictures of original."
Keywords
  • Architectural Feature
  • Model
  • Ethnographic
  • Proper Name
Subject
  • Gay
  • Frame
  • Model
  • Earth lodge
Department Photographic
Date 1880-1910
Culture
  • Omaha
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Plains; Prairie
Materials Cyanotype adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 11.43 cm (4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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