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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is birch bark embroidered with dyed porcupine quills. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

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Textile (USA); birch bark embroidered with dyed porcupine quills; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-364-c

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