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1901

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1971

  • We acquired this object.

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Box (USA)

This is a box. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is bark, porcupine quills and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

  • Box And Cover
  • bent and burned wood.
  • Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.
  • 1951-84-65-a,b

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Box (USA); bark, porcupine quills; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-490-a,b

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