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Details
A CREE BEADED CLOTH DRESS
composed of navy blue wool trade cloth, decorated at the neck and on the hem with appliqued "ribbonwork" outlined with translucent and white beads, separate sleeves composed of red wool, with similar decoration on the cuffs
Length: 48½ in. (123.2 cm.) (2)
composed of navy blue wool trade cloth, decorated at the neck and on the hem with appliqued "ribbonwork" outlined with translucent and white beads, separate sleeves composed of red wool, with similar decoration on the cuffs
Length: 48½ in. (123.2 cm.) (2)
Further details
Accompanied by a note, which states, "Grannie's Red Indian dress, bought in Canada about 1856 - or perhaps a few years earlier."