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Object Number 985-27-10/60472
Display Title Sioux needlecase wrapped w/ multicolored "salt and pepper" beadwork. 2 streamers
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux needlecase wrapped w/ multicolored "salt and pepper" beadwork. 2 streamers at bottom w/ red bead edging and tinklers and horsehair at end. 28x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Case, cylindrical, wrapped with multi-colored beads, tinkler extensions
Classification
  • Case
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 1.8 x 1 cm (11 5/8 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60472
Provenance
Provenance Unknown
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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