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Handbag/Purse

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly in the collection of Priscilla (Pam) M. King (1926-2002, owner of the Buffalo Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia); donated to NMAI by Pam King in 1998.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Shoshone
Previous owner
Priscilla M. King (Pam M. King/Priscilla Martin King), Non-Indian, 1926-2002
Donor
Priscilla M. King (Pam M. King/Priscilla Martin King), Non-Indian, 1926-2002
Date created
1900-1999
Object Name
Handbag/Purse
Media/Materials
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Dimensions
26 x 13 x 1 cm
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
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