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Quirt
Object Number 985-27-10/59553
Display Title Quirt
Descriptions
Object Description Quirt. Handle made from chair rung. Leather thongs for whipping horse
Inventory Description Whip, ridged carved handle, perforated, leather whip tied at end
Classification
  • Whip
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 39 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm (15 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59553, 34033, 575 (crossed out)
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)

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