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Wampum Wedding

Date2009
Mediumsewn cotton overdress with ribbons, beads, commercial buttons ; sewn synthetic suede skirt with silver, brass, fabric, elastic, beads ; sewn synthetic suede collar with beads, wampum ; sewn synthetic suede headpiece with beads, wampum, elastic ; sewn moccasins with beads
DimensionsOther (Overdress): 35 1/2 × 4 × 1 in. (90.2 × 10.2 × 2.5 cm) Other (Skirt): 34 × 22 in. (86.4 × 55.9 cm) Other (Collar): 19 × 18 × 1 in. (48.3 × 45.7 × 2.5 cm) Other (Headwear): 6 × 8 × 4 in. (15.2 × 20.3 × 10.2 cm) Other (Proper right moccasin): 4 × 5 × 10 1/2 in. (10.2 × 12.7 × 26.7 cm) Other (Proper left moccasin): 4 × 5 × 10 1/2 in. (10.2 × 12.7 × 26.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing
Credit Line2009 Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
Object number2009.5.1
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