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Object Number
985-27-10/59597
Display Title
Buckskin shirt probably from the northern Plains. "White Man's" style.
Descriptions
Object Description
Buckskin shirt probably from the northern Plains. Made in "White Man's" style. Isolated floral elements of spotstitch beadwork on central apron. In green, blue, red and pink. Some brass balls attached. Fringe. 80x72 cm.
Inventory Description
Shirt, beaded floral design on front piece, brass buttons, fringe on top/sleev
Classification
- Shirt
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
North America / United States
North America / United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 80 x 72 cm (31 1/2 x 28 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59597, 34356
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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