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Unknown (North American Indian, Sioux, Northern Plains)

Beaded Cradleboard

c. 1880–1900

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  • Artist Unknown (North American Indian, Sioux, Northern Plains)
  • Title Beaded Cradleboard
  • Date c. 1880–1900
  • Medium Hide, canvas, and wood with glass beads, brass tacks, bells, and ribbons
  • Dimensions unframed | 45 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.
  • Credit line University acquisition
  • Object number WU 3133

American Indian Art and Iconography
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Washington University in St. Louis, 02/05/2010 - 05/09/2010

Inscription [attached to side of cradle with wire, on circular metal tag, etched:] WU 3133

Inscription [on top of one wooden runner, on partial white label with red border, in black ink:] 28 [illegible]

Inscription [additional partial white label with red border]

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