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Object Number 985-27-10/60531
Display Title Pair of Plains leggings, probably Omaha or Ponca. 1 legging incomplete
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of Plains leggings, probably Omaha or Ponca. 1 legging is incomplete and flap has come undone. Leather with floral beadwork. Cloth decoration and cloth backing. Metal hooks. 44x53 cm.
Inventory Description Leggings, leather with beaded floral design, fabric applique trim, top flap
Classification
  • Legging
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th Century
Culture
  • Ponca?
  • Omaha?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 29 x 1.1 cm (16 15/16 x 11 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 985-27-10/60531
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (Unknown)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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