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Model of an Earth Lodge, made by Miss Gay, ground plans of No. 2
Model of an Earth Lodge, made by Miss Gay, ground plans of No. 2
Object Number 2004.29.5893
Display Title Model of an Earth Lodge, made by Miss Gay, ground plans of No. 2
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Omaha Indians (Siouan). / Ground plan of No 2. Model of an Earth Lodge by Miss Gay. See pictures of original."
Keywords
  • Dwelling
  • Manufacture and General Utility
  • Ethnographic
  • Proper Name
  • Model
Subject
  • Dwelling
  • Construction
  • Gay
  • Earth lodge
Department Photographic
Date 1880-1910
Culture
  • Omaha
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Plains; Prairie
Materials Cyanotype adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 11.43 cm (4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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