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Catalog Number

CAS 0552-0001   CAS 0552-0001; Bandolier bag
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bandolier bag
Culture Seminole
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Florida
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1830s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial fabric; Glass beads; Thread
Description Rectangular bag with front flap and wide shoulder strap, constructed of black fabric and lined inside with commercial black and red print fabric; Strap is backed with red (now faded to gray) fabric; Front of bag is beaded with stylized floral motif in colors of blue, pink, white, yellow, and lavender; Related motif continues on shoulder strap in colors of blue, white, pink, and yellow; All beadwork is done with thread and extremely small beads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 41.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = ca. 70.0