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Object Number
985-27-10/58994
Display Title
Beaded needle case (needles probably inside, but plugged w/ wood). Body o
Descriptions
Object Description
Beaded needle case (needles probably inside, but plugged w/ wood). Body of case completely beaded in geometric designs of diamonds, triangles, crosses and zigzags. Long leather piece extends down from case. Opening is edged w/ 3 down 1 up beading. 31.3x4.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Case, leather, multi beadwork geo deco, circular fringed base w/tinklers, top lo
Classification
- Case
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Apache
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
/
Arizona?
Dimensions
Overall: 33 x 7 x 2.8 cm (13 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/58994/ 24888
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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