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A CROW BEADED BUFFALO HIDE SADDLE BLANKET

c. 1890

constructed of buffalo hide and canvas, overlaid with narrow panels of black and red wool trade cloth, with linear elements stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, a pair of tabs attached with striped design and hide fringe

Provenance:
Pretty Striped Snake, wife of Bull Don't Fall Down
Custer Battlefield Trading Post, Crow Agency, MT


Length: 64 inches


Condition Report*: Overall in very good condition with moderate staining and moderate wear. Hair worn from hide by use. Hide with approx. 7 holes, largest 3 ¼ inches long. One old repair 5 ¼ inches long. Tear in hide 2 ½ inches long. Old stitching coming undone. Beadwork intact. Old cloth backing in excellent condition. Overall fringe work intact.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2007
10th Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 10, 2007 for: $2,868.00
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