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Object Number
985-27-10/59376
Display Title
Sioux paint bag. Lazystitch beadwork covers body of bag. White ground w/ blue &
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux paint bag. Lazystitch beadwork covers body of bag. White ground w/ blue & yellow geometric designs of 2 triangles apex to apex w/ square boxes on each side. Blue beads up sides & edging at opening. Fringe at bottom. Red and yellow pigment stains on exterior. Tie at top. 14.5x7.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Pouch, blue and yellow beaded design on white ground, fringe on bottom, gathered
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 6.9 x 0.7 cm (5 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59376, 34390
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930 - 1985)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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