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Cornhusk bag. Cylindrical shape. Rows of linear and triangular designs in yarn
Cornhusk bag. Cylindrical shape. Rows of linear and triangular designs in yarn
Object Number 985-27-10/59227
Display Title Cornhusk bag. Cylindrical shape. Rows of linear and triangular designs in yarn
Descriptions
Object Description Cornhusk bag. Cylindrical shape. Rows of linear and triangular designs in yarn around bag. Rim of bag is edged w/ red cloth. Leather thong handle and piece of leather at bottom.
Inventory Description Bag, cylindrical, woven vegetable fiber w/ polychrome geometric wool thread desi
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985?
Culture
  • Nez Percé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Washington
Materials Vegetable fiber, Wool thread, Leather, Cloth, Corn husk, Hemp, Yarn
Dimensions Overall: 15.9 x 15.2 x 5.5 cm (6 1/4 x 6 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59227 & 24137
Provenance
Collector Mr. Rosenblatt (1919?)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1919? - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1919? - 1985)

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