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Object Number 985-27-10/59595
Display Title Plains beaded pouch, possibly Sioux. Buckskin w/ brass button. Beaded in yellow,
Descriptions
Object Description Plains beaded pouch, possibly Sioux. Buckskin w/ brass button. Beaded in yellow, pink, dark and light blue and red. Fringe on bottom. Beadwork on front was done on a loom and then attached. 19.9x7.9 cm.
Inventory Description Bag, beaded design on front, back, inside flap, leather fringe, tie
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1899?
Culture
  • Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 6.5 x 0.8 cm (6 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59595
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1930? - 01/01/1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1900-01/01/1950 - 01/01/1985)

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