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Bow, probably from the Plains. Backed w/ canvas. Cloth around hand hold.
Bow, probably from the Plains. Backed w/ canvas. Cloth around hand hold.
Object Number 985-27-10/60305
Display Title Bow, probably from the Plains. Backed w/ canvas. Cloth around hand hold.
Descriptions
Object Description Bow, probably from the Plains. Backed w/ canvas. Cloth wrapped around hand hold. Green paint on interior. 102x3.5 cm.
Inventory Description Bow, wood with cord bow string, painted black exterior green interior
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Cord
Dimensions Overall: 102 x 7 x 6.4 cm (40 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60305; 34368
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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