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Guncase

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Emerson Hough (1857-1923, an author of Western and historical novels); purchased by MAI from Emerson Hough in 1919.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Bush or Western Woods Cree
Previous owner
Emerson Hough, Non-Indian, 1857-1923
Seller
Emerson Hough, Non-Indian, 1857-1923
Object Name
Guncase
Media/Materials
Hide, velvet, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, wool yarn, thread
Techniques
Sewn, appliquéd, overlay beadwork, edge beaded, strung, tasseled
Object Type
Firearms and accessories
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