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Catalog Number

CAS 0539-0002   CAS 0539-0002; Vest
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Vest
Culture Sioux
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Dakota
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tanned leather; Commercial fabric; Glass beads; Metal: Brass
Description Vest made from hide stitched with thread and lined with commercial fabric; Brass buttons with floral motifs up front; Vest is beaded with symmetrical linear stitched floral pattern of narrow leaves and blooms and five pointed stars two pockets on both sides are beaded in blue with spot stitching; Hide strap on back with metal buckle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 60.0