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Object Number 985-27-10/60465
Display Title Beaded cord. Beads wrapped around cloth in blue, green and pink. Top of cord is l
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux cord. Beads wrapped around cloth in blue, green and pink. Top of cord is leather which divides into two parts. Ermine fur at end of each part. 80x1 cm.
Inventory Description Ornament, 2 strands of blue, green, pink beaded cord, fur ends
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains Indian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 15 x 0.6 cm (16 15/16 x 5 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60465, 234
Provenance
Collector George White (? - ?)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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