Cornhusk Bag
CultureGreat Basin and Plateau
Date1870s
MediumNative fiber and cotton
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 × 12 inches (31.75 × 30.48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Nelson
Object numberR81-11/9
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DescriptionTwined storage bag of cylindrical shape. Spotted design of rectangles in gold on brown native dyed cornhusk.
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