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Object Number
985-27-10/60536
Display Title
Medicine kit
Descriptions
Object Description
Medicine kit, probably from the Plains. Large square of punted red cloth which contains matted bison (?) fur, glass trade beads, fiber matted together, a brass spring and pieces of cloth. 78x45 cm.
Inventory Description
Medicine bundle, red calico containing felted wool, fur, organics
Classification
- Medicine bundle
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Plains?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 78 x 45 cm (30 11/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60536
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1900-1950)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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