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CAS 1991-0009-0002A,B   CAS 1991-0009-0002A,B; Gauntlet gloves
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Gauntlet gloves
Culture unidentified Northern Plains Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Plains region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Buckskin; Glass beads; Rabbit fur; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description Gloves are decorated with a beaded double flower motif in pink, blue, yellow, purple and green and a cross-stitch embroidery in blue, purple and red on either side; Gauntlet design consists of a multicolored symmetrical floral motif; Gauntlet is lined with printed fabric; Border between glove and gauntlet and cuff are trimmed with fur.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 35.0