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Braided rawhide quirt, possibly from the Plains.
Braided rawhide quirt, possibly from the Plains.
Object Number 985-27-10/59582
Display Title Braided rawhide quirt, possibly from the Plains.
Descriptions
Object Description Braided rawhide quirt, possibly from the Plains. 70.2 cm
Inventory Description Whip, handle of braided leather over wood, leather strap, 2 leather tails
Classification
  • Whip
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Leather, Cotton, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 45 x 13.5 x 1.9 cm (17 11/16 x 5 5/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59582, 34036
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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