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Pair of toy parfleche envelopes
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Pair of toy parfleche envelopes / Unknown

Essay/Description

Child's parfleche

Curatorial Remarks

Common among Plains tribes, little girls would have toys resembling real life items used in everyday life such a tipis, parfleche, cradleboards and moccasins. Parfleche toys are not uncommon. Parfleche toys were often made in pairs.

Tags: children, child, toy, parfleche envelopes, leather ties, geometric designsredgreenyellowblue
People: Crow
Places: Plains
Purpose: domestic use, personal activity

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

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Title(s): 
Pair of toy parfleche envelopes
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Crow
Date: 
circa 1890
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, leather, paint, cloth
Dimensions: 
4" x 1.5"
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
89.109a-b
Previous Number(s): 
8926.109 a-b; 8926.109
Department: 
Not On View

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