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Needlework box

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InscriptionsCard in box: No. 3549 / Indian Box = work / McGill University / Hayter Reed Collection Label: Beaded Work Box / Typical Cree Bead Work. Probably made for White Trade. / Hayter Reed Coll.
Date 1865-1900
Medium / Technique Glass bead, cotton cloth, cotton thread, cardboard, metal, silk cloth
Dimensions13.5 x 19 x 14.5 cm
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Materials - Textileworking T&E - Needleworking Equipment
CultureIndigenous: Nêhiyawak
Origin Alberta; Saskatchewan, Canada
Geocultural Area Northern Plains
Object NumberACC3549
DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Hayter Reed
Status
Not on view

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