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Knife sheath
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Knife sheath

DateLate 19th early 20th century
MediumLeather, glass trade beads, silk ribbon binding, thread
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineDr. Henry Louderbough
Object number1936.9.10.1 LA
DescriptionBeaded (seed beads) soft leather in floral Northern Woodlands style. White background with pink flowers, blue petals, green leaves, black stem, two rows of blue around the edge. Edged in satin. Edges of leather pinked. The two pieces sewn together with cotton thread.
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