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Loon skin 'parka'
Object Number 88-51-10/49956
Display Title Loon skin 'parka'
Descriptions
Object Description Loon skin 'parka'
Inventory Description Coat, bird skin and feathers, probably Loon, numerous loose feathers, bagged
Classification
  • Coat
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Common loon skin, Feather, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 109 x 134 cm (42 15/16 x 52 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49956
Provenance
Collector Vincent Colyer
Exchange participant Smithsonian Institution (01/01/1888)

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