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Straw whisk broom. Handle is decorated with beads and shells.
Straw whisk broom. Handle is decorated with beads and shells.
Object Number 972-6-10/51596
Display Title Straw whisk broom. Handle is decorated with beads and shells.
Descriptions
Object Description Straw whisk broom. Handle is decorated with beads and shells.
Inventory Description Whisk broom, straw, fabric-lashed handle, glass, shell and plastic bead deco
Classification
  • Mechanical
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Seminole
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Straw, Glass, Fabric, Shell, Plastic, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 61.5 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm (24 3/16 x 2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1 whisk and 4 loose beads, bagged
Label on object 972-6-10/51596
Provenance
Collector Dan Coolidge (? - 1972)
Donor Dan Coolidge (January 22, 1972)

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