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Object Number 985-27-10/60245
Display Title Pony breast trapping. Quillwork, fringe, tinklers, feathers, bundles
Descriptions
Object Description Crow pony breast trapping. Quillwork designs. Central design of a shield like a family crest. Fringe w/ yellow ochre, tinklers and feathers. 2 beaded bundles hang off top. 93.4x18.4 cm.
Inventory Description Adornment, horse, quilled geometric design on fabric, tinklers, feathers, fringe
Classification
  • Land - accessory
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 136.7 x 21.2 x 2.8 cm (53 13/16 x 8 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60245; 24248
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1920 - 1985)
Collector Howard Eaton (? - 1920)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1920 - 1985)

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