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Object Number 985-27-10/60473
Display Title Sioux needlecase w/ flap. Wrapped w/ translucent beads w/ 3 yellow bands edged i
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux needlecase w/ flap. Wrapped w/ translucent beads w/ 3 yellow bands edged in blue. 2 streamers edged in blue and yellow beads. 39x2.5 cm.
Inventory Description Case, cylindrical, wrapped with yellow, blue and clear beads, leather extensions
Classification
  • Case
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 39 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm (15 3/8 x 1 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60473
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Collector Mr. Rosenblatt
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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