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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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