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C. 1870-1890. Shoshone hide & beaded female doll. Cotton thread, hair. A note in the box suggests that this doll and the other items were gifts of Chief Washakie to various Indian agents. This doll is old enough for this to be possible. Note that the beadwork is done in the geometric patterns found in the early examples of beading on women's dresses. Size is 12" tall. Cat. No. Box 813, Benjamin Sheldon, Alice Sheldon, and Howard "Tubby" Houston Col. Courtesy American Heritage Center, Laramie, WY. |
