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Dakota beaded leather drawstring bag

Dakota beaded leather drawstring bag

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Titles: Dakota beaded leather drawstring bag (Supplied title)

Description: Beaded leather pouch made by Dakota Indians living in the vicinity of Birch Coulee, Minnesota, circa the early 20th century. It was made for Protestant Episcopal Church bishop Frank Arthur McElwain on the occasion of his visit to the Birch Coulee Mission, later renamed the Bishop Whipple Mission. McElwain used the pouch to collect special needs offerings from his parishioners.

Dates

  • Approximately 1912 (Creation)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 9453.5

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 5 1/2 inches height
  • 5 inches width

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Dakota beaded leather drawstring bag

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.

Dakota beaded leather drawstring bag

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.