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Backrest. Trapezoidal shape. Made from horizontal rows of willow (?) stick
Backrest. Trapezoidal shape. Made from horizontal rows of willow (?) stick
Object Number 985-27-10/60320
Display Title Backrest. Trapezoidal shape. Made from horizontal rows of willow (?) stick
Descriptions
Object Description Backrest. Trapezoidal shape. Made from horizontal rows of willow (?) sticks. Trim w/ red around top. Cloth decoration on front w/ beads in white, yellow and pink. Traces of yellow pigment on wood and hide fringe. 96x52 cm. See conservation report.
Inventory Description Back rest, traingular, round wood slats, red and tan wool, fringed, beaded top
Classification
  • Backrest
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1899?
Culture
  • Plains Indian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Glass, Flannel cloth, Leather, Willow wood?
Dimensions Overall: 112.7 x 54.6 x 0.6 cm (44 3/8 x 21 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60320; Lift cover this end
Provenance
Collector Theodore B. Pitman, Jr. (? - ?)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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