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Object Number
995-29-10/73987
Display Title
Embroidered man's vest
Descriptions
Object Description
Embroidered man's vest. Natural white cotton with embroidered elements from ceremonial sash on front half only, with long white fringe and tied with black wool. All edges are wrapped in black wool. White cotton; embroidered with commerically processed and aniline dyed wool in red, green, purple and black.
Inventory Description
Vest, woven cotton withmulti geo design wool embroidery, fringed at hem, ties
Classification
- Vest
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1960-1990
Culture
- Hopi
- Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Acrylic
Dimensions
Overall: 40.64 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73987
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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