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Object Number
985-27-10/60271
Display Title
Quilled bag.Trapezoidally shaped hide, partially lined w/cloth, trimmed w/ribbon
Descriptions
Object Description
Quilled bag, possibly Winnebago. Trapezoidally shaped hide, partially lined w/ cloth and trimmed w/ ribbon. Quilled decorations, different on each side; 1 up, 2 down. White bead edging. "Indian braided" cord handle. 19.8x20.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Bag, leather, multi quillwork, beaded and ribbon edging, cord double handle
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 18th century - early 19th century
Culture
- Winnebago?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Quill, Cord, Ribbon, Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 19.3 x 20.6 x 1.2 cm (7 5/8 x 8 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60271
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930 - 1985)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
Unknown
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930 - 1985)
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