A Painted Hide Shirt

A Painted Hide Shirt

A Painted Hide Shirt

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Nation of Maker: None
Date Made or Date Range: ca.18th century
Materials

fabric, possibly deer or moose hide; fringed, sleeves, cuffs, hem lapels back, sides; dye, red

Techniques or Format

single piece hide

Motifs and Patterns

elongated horizotal triangles, attached, running down the front on either side of shirt; red dye triangle blossom surrounded by double

Dimensions: 0 × 0 × 0 mm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

based on similar objects

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: American Indian Art Magazine, Spring 1999
Link to Institution's Collections Database: http://christies.com
GKS Reference Number: 457
Approximate Place of Origin

42.3314, -83.0458