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Head Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1878-1881

GUSN

GUSN-7008

Description

Burgundy chenille with floral motif of gold metallic thread with clear beads; trimmed with gold metallic lace; burgundy and red feathers at left side; pointed at front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

headdresses
beads (pierced objects)
chenille (yarn)
silk (textile)
Regalia
Headdress
Headdress

Additional Identification Number

1933.739.1/2

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Elizabeth Dana

Accession Number

1933.739C

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