Woman's dress

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); purchased by MAI from Albert Green Heath in 1931.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Minnesota Chippewa [White Earth, Minnesota]
Previous owner
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953
Seller
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953
Date created
circa 1920
Object Name
Woman's dress
Media/Materials
Velvet, velveteen, wool cloth, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, glass bead/beads, thread
Techniques
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Dimensions
137.8 x 106 cm
Object Type
Clothing/Garments
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