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Model of an Earth Lodge, made by Miss Gay; Bundles of grass tied to the willows
Model of an Earth Lodge, made by Miss Gay; Bundles of grass tied to the willows
Object Number 2004.29.5896
Display Title Model of an Earth Lodge, made by Miss Gay; Bundles of grass tied to the willows
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Omaha Indians (Siouan) / The bundles of grass tied to the willows and coarse [?] [?] around sides. Model of an Earth Lodge by Miss Gay. See pictures of original."
Keywords
  • Dwelling
  • Proper Name
  • Model
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Model
  • Earth lodge
  • Gay
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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