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Bag (USA)

This is a Bag. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is leather, felt, glass beads and its technique is embroidered with beads. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William P. Treadwell. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell.

  • Work Bag (USA)
  • stitched and embroidered sea lion intestine.
  • Collection of Lucien M. Turner, 1882, Department of Anthropology, National....
  • 15.2012.52

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11 x 9.5 cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (USA); leather, felt, glass beads; H x W: 11 x 9.5 cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell; 1916-33-258

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