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Object Number
985-27-10/60479
Display Title
Deer fur bag, possibly Southeastern. Horizontal strips of leather on front
Descriptions
Object Description
Deer fur bag, possibly Southeastern. Horizontal strips of leather on front of bag w/ pairs of ungulates along one side. Outside pocket made from plaited leather w/ flap over it of hide w/ pair of ungulates on top front of bag. Dark leather patch on back representing a bird (?). 34x21 cm.
Inventory Description
Bag, deer fur w/ dew claws attached (2 loose), leather trim, small front pocket, string
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1700-1800
Culture
- Creek?
- European?
- Cherokee?
- Colonial Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
/
South Carolina?
Dimensions
Overall: 34.2 x 21.7 x 2.1 cm (13 7/16 x 8 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
985-27-10/60479
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