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Woman's dress

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Sally James Farnham (1869-1943, a sculptor who studied with Frederic Remington); purchased by MAI from Sally James Farnham in 1916.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Sioux (attributed); formerly identified as Ute
Previous owner
Sally James Farnham (Mrs. Farnum), Non-Indian, 1869-1943
Seller
Sally James Farnham (Mrs. Farnum), Non-Indian, 1869-1943
Date created
circa 1865
Object Name
Woman's dress
Media/Materials
Deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads, metal cones, sinew
Techniques
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions
136.4 x 156 cm
Object Type
Clothing/Garments
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