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Object Number
985-27-10/59344
Display Title
Cheyenne strike-a-light bag. Rectangular shape w/ semicircular flap; beaded
Descriptions
Object Description
Cheyenne strike-a-light bag. Rectangular shape w/ semicircular flap. Front is almost entirely beaded. Lazystitch beadwork. White background w/ 2 stepped triangles pointed apex to apex. Red crosses up both sides. 2 leather tassles on bottom 2 corners. Tie on back. 33.2x9.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Bag, rectangular, beaded front, beaded extensions, beaded flap with leather tie
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Cheyenne
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Bead
Dimensions
Overall: 33.2 x 9.4 x 0.7 cm (13 1/16 x 3 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59344
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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