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Object Number
985-27-10/59546B
Display Title
Pair of Plains leggings, possibly Omaha. Buckskin and canvas; beaded
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Plains leggings possibly Omaha. Exterior of buckskin, interior made of a canvas sack. Front decorated in floral beaded design using faceted seed beads in blue, pink, light blue, red and gold. Many of the designs are outlined in yellow. Flap on top. Edged w/ cloth. 42.2x26.9 cm.
Inventory Description
Leggings, leather exterior with embroidered polychrome floral design, cloth edge
Classification
- Legging
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Omaha?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Cloth, Burlap
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 50.5 x 0.4 cm (16 15/16 x 19 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
One pair
Label on object
985-27-10/59546B; 34141
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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