War Shirt

Object Number:

38251A

Current Location:

Collections storage

Culture:

Mandan

Provenience:

North Dakota

Culture Area:

Plains (Culture Area)

Date Made:

early 19th century

Early Date:

1800

Late Date:

1830

Section:

American

Materials:

Deerskin
Porcupine Quill
Human Hair
Horsehair
Bead
Sinew
Pigment

Description:

Buckskin with bands of quill work across shoulders and down sleeves, with long cut leather fringe, among which are scalp locks at sleeve.

Credit Line:

Purchased from Thomas B. Donaldson; funds from John Wanamaker