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Sandal made of yucca leaves woven in wickerwork, called fish tail sandle
Sandal made of yucca leaves woven in wickerwork, called fish tail sandle
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.147
Display Title Sandal made of yucca leaves woven in wickerwork, called fish tail sandle
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Hudspeth County, Texas. 34-119. / Bat Cave in Diablo Mtns. about 18 mi. N.W. of Van Horn on Univ. of Texas land, (leased by Vivian McAdoo of Sierra Blanca) near Culberson County line. Sandal made of yucca leaves woven in wickerwork technique. Due to the shape of the heel end this is frequently called a fish tail sandal. / Photo 1/2 actual size. / Gift of J.E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Clothing and Accessory
Subject
  • Sandal
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Hudspeth County
Additional Geographic Terms bat cave
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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