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Object Number 985-27-10/60482
Display Title Plains woman's saddle. Wood frame covered w/ rawhide. Brass decoration on cantle
Descriptions
Object Description Plains woman's saddle. Wood frame covered w/ rawhide. Brass decoration on cantle and mantle. Remnants of red paint. Cut out piece of leather forms seat between side slats. 48x27x29 cm.
Inventory Description Saddle, leather wrapped wood, brass tack decorations, red pigment, damaged
Classification
  • Saddle
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Cheyenne?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Oklahoma?
Additional Geographic Terms Fort Sill, near?
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 27 x 29 cm (18 7/8 x 10 5/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60482
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1922-01/01/1925)
Intermediary Mrs. Daniel F. Craig (01/01/1922?)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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