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Object Number
985-27-10/59407
Display Title
Sioux painted parfleche bag. Rectangular shape w/ 3 triangular flaps. Sewn along
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux painted parfleche bag. Rectangular shape w/ 3 triangular flaps. Sewn along bottom w/ sinew. Leather thongs sewn up sides. Painted design on front. Central design of 2 hourglass shapes separated by band of dots. Bar on each side. Colors on bag are separated by narrow brown line. 32.1x14.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Parfleche bag with painted geometric designs, red wool trim, rectangular shape
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Oglala
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cloth, Rawhide
Dimensions
Overall: 33 x 15 x 0.7 cm (13 x 5 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59407, 34231
Provenance
Owner
Broken Arm
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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