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Object Number 2003.1.16
Display Title “Sioux” red wool felt breech clout (worn by mannequin)
Descriptions
Object Description “Sioux” red wool felt breech clout (worn by mannequin): 2 pieces stitched togeth
Inventory Description One piece of 3 parts red wool w/ black stripes, one plain rectangular, one strip
Classification
  • Breechcloth
Department Ethnographic
Materials Wool
Dimensions Overall: 108 x 28 x 0.1 cm (42 1/2 x 11 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3

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