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Object Number 985-27-10/59397
Display Title Sioux toy cradleboard from the family of Spotted Tail
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux toy cradleboard from the family of Spotted Tail. Wood base covered w/ leather. Round at top tapering to a point at the bottom. Leather sack, lace up front stuffed w/ cloth creating image of doll. Cloth edging at opening of sack. Beadwork at top of board. 51.3x19.6 cm.
Inventory Description Cradleboard with doll, beaded with fringe and cloth
Classification
  • Baby Carrier
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 68.7 x 21.2 x 7.9 cm (27 1/16 x 8 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59397; 34320
Provenance
Provenance Family of Chief Spotted Tail
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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