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Blackfoot beaded strip
Object Number 985-27-10/59510
Display Title Blackfoot beaded strip
Descriptions
Object Description Blackfoot beaded strip, either for a blanket or horse gear. Beadwork on canvas. White background w/ geometric designs in green, blue, red, orange, yellow and translucent yellow. 4 pairs of leather ties down side. Made from 2 beaded strips sewn together in middle. 116.8x12.9 cm.
Inventory Description Blanket strip, beaded white background, colored geometric patterns, leather ties
Classification
  • Blanket
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Blackfoot
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Leather, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 120 x 12.5 x 0.4 cm (47 1/4 x 4 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59510; 24249
Provenance
Collector Howard Eaton (? - 1920)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1920 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1920 - 1985)

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