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Object Number
985-27-10/59598
Display Title
Man's buckskin shirt probably from the northern Plains. "White Man's pattern"
Descriptions
Object Description
Man's buckskin shirt probably from the northern Plains. "Cut on White Man's pattern". Some floral beadwork down front on "apron" in green, blue and pink, all outlined in white. Spotstitch. Brass buttons attached. Cloth trim. 84.5x61 cm.
Inventory Description
Shirt, floral design beaded front panel, collar and cuffs, fringed sleeves/sides
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, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 84.5 x 61 x 1 cm (33 1/4 x 24 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59598; 34357
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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