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Object Number
985-27-10/59380
Display Title
Plains leather bag, possibly Sioux. Almost round shape w/ fringe all around bag.
Descriptions
Object Description
Plains leather bag, possibly Sioux. Almost round shape w/ fringe all around bag. Semicircular flap w/ serrated edge. Floral quillwork on front of bag in red, purple and yellow. 3 purple and yellow stars(?) of flap. 26x18 cm.
Inventory Description
Bag, leather circular with fringe on outside edge, quill floral design on front
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Porcupine quill, Quill
Dimensions
Overall: 26 x 30 x 0.5 cm (10 1/4 x 11 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59380, 24868
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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