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Object Number
985-27-10/59189
Display Title
Girl's hair ornament. Hourglass shape. Beaded trim w/ brass discs on top
Descriptions
Object Description
Girl's hair ornament. Hourglass shape. Beaded trim w/ brass discs on top and bottom half of ornament. Foundation is possibly hide. Red cloth covers most of exterior and interior. Leather edging w/ beadwork on top. 19.8x11.1 cm.
Inventory Description
Hair ornament, hourglass shape, red fabric, leather backing, brass buttons
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Western Apache
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Cloth, Hide, Leather, Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 19.9 x 10.6 x 1.1 cm (7 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59189/ 34104
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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