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Woman's dress

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951, newspaper magnate and collector); purchased by MAI from William Randolph Hearst in 1940.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Nakota (Yankton Sioux)
Previous owner
William Randolph Hearst, Non-Indian, 1863-1951
Seller
William Randolph Hearst, Non-Indian, 1863-1951
Date created
circa 1930
Object Name
Woman's dress
Media/Materials
Hide, glass bead/beads, metal bead/beads, silk ribbon, sinew
Techniques
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type
Clothing/Garments

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