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Woman's green cotton skirt with elastic waistband
Julia Winningham
Cotton patchwork child's apron
Unknown

Trade item female doll with plant fiber base and glass beadwork / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

In the 19th century, patchwork was bands of colored cloth, and it became more complex in the 20th century.

Tags: doll, patchwork, skirt, shawl, Seminole
People: Seminole
Places: Southeast, Eastern Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Trade item female doll with plant fiber base and glass beadwork
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Seminole
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
palm fiber, glass, cotton textile, cotton thread, embroidery thread possibly silk
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.913
Previous Number(s): 
8427.913
Department: 
Not On View

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