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Object Number
985-27-10/60171
Display Title
Crow medicine bag of Tobacco Society. Decorated w/ beadwork, tassles, pigment
Descriptions
Object Description
Crow medicine bag which belonged to the Tobacco Society. Rectangular shape w/ uneven flap. 3 rows of 3 rosettes in green and blue w/ a white outline across the front. Middle row has 2 tassles under each rosette of larger blue and green beads on leather. Covered w/ red pigment. 30.3x20.1 cm.
Inventory Description
Bag, beaded circular designs painted red front, leather strap/fringe, front fl
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Crow
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Montana?
Materials
Leather, Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 26.5 x 20 x 1 cm (10 7/16 x 7 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60171; 24640
Provenance
Owner
Tobacco Society
(? - ?)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(? - 1985)
Collector
William Wildschut
(? - ?)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(? - 1985)
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