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Object Number
985-24-10/71110
Display Title
Bag, small and rectangular, beaded
Descriptions
Object Description
Bag. Small and rectangular with red, pink, yellow, green, and blue beaded floral pattern against a background of white beads. Small rectangular flap with metal button for string clasp. Red cloth lining. Cloth strips (8.5 cm. (length)) dangle from each corner of the bottom. Back of bag is plain.
Inventory Description
Bag, rectangular fabric, metal button, floral beadwork design, damaged, holes
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century
Culture
- Southwestern Chippewa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Metal, Textile, Bead
Dimensions
Overall: 26.2 x 13.4 x 0.8 cm (10 5/16 x 5 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-24-10/71110
Provenance
Collector
Earl B. DeLaittre
(Unknown)
Donor
Dr. Lumir C. Proshek
(06/01/1985)
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