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Object Number
985-27-10/60206
Display Title
Teton Sioux saddle bag. Long rectangular shape made from bison hide
Descriptions
Object Description
Teton Sioux saddle bag. Long rectangular shape made from bison hide. 1 side covered w/ dark red cloth and 3 sides are fringed. Square of lazystitch beadwork on each end. White ground w/ 2 panel design consisting of 1 large diamond on each part and other geometric designs. 201x37 cm.
Inventory Description
Saddle bag, beaded geometric designs, red wool trim, fringed 2 sides
Classification
- Saddle bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 90 x 43 x 1 cm (35 7/16 x 16 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60206; 34030
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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