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Object Details

Collection History
Collected by John Louw Nelson (1895-1963, a musical performer and amateur ethnologist) at an unknown date; acquired by MAI in 1933 through an exchange with John Louw Nelson.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Diné (Navajo)
Collector
John Louw Nelson (John L. Nelson), Non-Indian, 1895-1963
Previous owner
John Louw Nelson (John L. Nelson), Non-Indian, 1895-1963
Object Name
Blanket
Media/Materials
Wool yarn
Techniques
Woven
Dimensions
214 x 131 cm
Object Type
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
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