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Object Number 974-13-10/52251
Display Title Woolen tunic. Front portion from a piece of Chilkat blanket.
Descriptions
Object Description Woolen tunic. Front portion from a piece of chilkat blanket. Back crocheted heavy wool, with 3 black and yellow chevron bands. One embroidered face-motif overlaid in black wool at upper portion, near neck. Tasseled fringe at bottom. 1 side cotton tie fastenings, crocheted seam on other. Probably early 20th century.
Inventory Description Dress or tunic, woven wool, polychrome zoomorphic design on front, black and yel
Classification
  • Dress
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1935?
Culture
  • Tlingit?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Coast
Dimensions Overall: 103 x 55.5 cm (40 9/16 x 21 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-12-10/52251
Provenance
Collector Unknown (1973-1974)
Donor Donated by Mr. Morton I. Sosland (1974)

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