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Woman's leggings

Object Details

Collection History
Purchased by MAI from the artist in 1949 through William F. Stiles (1912-1980, MAI curator).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Seneca [Tonawanda]
Artist/Maker
Louise Printup Kennedy (Louise Belle Shanks/Mrs. Charles Kennedy), Seneca [Tonawanda], 1872-1952
Seller
Louise Printup Kennedy (Louise Belle Shanks/Mrs. Charles Kennedy), Seneca [Tonawanda], 1872-1952
MAI agent
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980
Date created
1949
Object Name
Woman's leggings
Media/Materials
Wool cloth, ribbon, glass bead/beads, thread
Techniques
Sewn, appliquéd, lazy/lane stitch beadwork, edge beaded
Object Type
Clothing/Garments
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