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Bison robe. Decorated w/ vertical rows of quillwork, pieces of red cloth
Bison robe. Decorated w/ vertical rows of quillwork, pieces of red cloth
Object Number 985-27-10/60345
Display Title Bison robe. Decorated w/ vertical rows of quillwork, pieces of red cloth
Descriptions
Object Description Bison robe. Decorated w/ vertical rows of quillwork punctuated by pieces of red cloth. A couple of quilled tassles attached. 224x200 cm.
Inventory Description Hide, buffalo robe, linear quill work bands in center with intermitten red tufts
Classification
  • Hide
Department Ethnographic
Date 1879
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Hide, Fur, Pigment, Quill, Wool, Cloth, Bison hide
Dimensions Overall: 254 x 213 cm (100 x 83 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60345
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)
Collector W. E. Wyman
Collector Mrs. Florance Kendall (1879)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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