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Man's black shirt with floral design in red and yellow with green leaves / Madge Hardin Walters

Essay/Description

A mid-20th century men’s satin shirt with a pattern of large red and yellow flowers on a black ground.

Curatorial Remarks

This woman's shirt is not traditional in material and design. Traditionally women would wear large German silver brooches over the front shirt panel.

Tags: yellow, black, red, leaves, silk, women, buttons
People: Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events, dance, public events

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

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Title(s): 
Man's black shirt with floral design in red and yellow with green leaves
Creator(s): 
Madge Hardin Walters (Contributor)
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Osage
Date: 
mid-20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
rayon, shell
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Mrs. Walters Collection
Accession No: 
94.49
Previous Number(s): 
9427.49
Department: 
Not On View

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