Woman's skirt and cape

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Date created: 1890-1940

Culture/People: probably Mescalero Apache (attributed)
Previous owner: Mrs. Bert S. Herkimer, Non-Indian
Donor: Mrs. Bert S. Herkimer, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mrs. Bert S. Herkimer (of New York City); donated to MAI by Mrs. Herkimer in 1963.
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Place: Arizona; USA

See related items: Mescalero Apache; Clothing/Garments

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/2905
Barcode: 232905.000

Object Type: Clothing/Garments

Object Name: Woman's skirt and cape
Media/Materials: Deerhide/deerskin, paint, glass bead/beads, metal cones
Techniques: Painted, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions: 152 x 106 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dfc0e2e9-f46d-4637-aa25-9786c3332816

Record ID: NMAI_248104