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Curatorial Remarks

This Euchee dress was likely worn during stomp dances.

Tags: dress, blue, purple, floral, apron
People: Euchee
Places: Southeast, Eastern Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events, stomp dances

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

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Title(s): 
Lavender and blue calico cotton dress with floral pattern
Creator(s): 
Julia Winningham (Artist)
Culture: 
Native American; Euchee
Date: 
1997
Materials/Techniques: 
cotton, plastic
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds gifted by the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Community Folklife Program
Accession No: 
99.238
Previous Number(s): 
TL1997.76.1
Department: 
Not On View

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