Dance apron

CultureOsage

Date1940

MediumWool cloth, silk ribbon, glass beads, and plastic sequins

DimensionsOverall: 15 1/2 × 16 1/2 inches (39.37 × 41.91 cm)

Credit LineGift of Fifi White

Object numberF93-33/5 A

On View

Not on view

Collections

North American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionEach panel consists of a dark purple wool tradecloth (possibly cut from a trade blanket) applique in geometric patterns. Each panel is edged along the sides with ties and tails of cream-colored grosgrain ribbon.

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