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1925

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Part Of A Bag (USA)

This is a Part of a bag. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is dyed porcupine quills on birch bark and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

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Part Of A Bag (USA); dyed porcupine quills on birch bark; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-364-a

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