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Blackfoot Outfit, 1880

 Item — Box: SpC.1000.001.Box25
Identifier: SpC.1000.001.641.642

Dates

  • 1880

Conditions Governing Access

Box28, Grant Applications Folder has restricted contents. All other content is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 31.44 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shirt

Front: white, yellow, blue, and red beadwork on the torso/soulders and sleeves. Fringe arould all edges. Weasel tails attached to sleeves and they have red feathers attached to them. On the front of the piece there is a red stain of unknown origin and a hole.

Pants

Brown animal skin with beadwork applique, fringe, and weasel tail on outer thigh. Two separate pieces, one for each leg, that tie around the waist. Surface age and discoloration evident along with holes. Red feathers attached to weasel tails caused red stains on the leather. Remnants of blue feathers as well.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the McDaniel College Repository

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