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Dakota beaded sword case
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| Description | Dakota hide sword case with a drawstring top. The case is sewn with sinew. The lower part of the case has floral pattern beadwork and stars. The fringe at the bottom of the case and the bottom of the hilt is wrapped in red, white and blue quill. The top center has a beaded design of an American eagle over a shield with crossed American flags and surrounded by red and blue stars. The case was collected by Colonel John G. Clark of the 50th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Fort Rice in Dakota Territory during the US-Dakota War. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 45 inches length 5 inches width |
| Nomenclature | Case (container) |
| Creation | Made by Dakota Indians |
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Collected by: Clark, Colonel John Garvin Made by Dakota Indians Used by Dakota Indians Used during U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Collected in Fort Rice, Morton County, North Dakota, United States Fort Rice, Dakota Territory Dakota Indians. Indian. Armaments. Accessories |
| Dates | Discovery: Not earlier than 04/1865 - Not later than 06/1866 50th Wisconsin dates of service |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 69.54.6 |