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Man's blue and red silk ribbon shirt with shells / Carol King Rachlin

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Navy blue shirt with red ribbon work

Curatorial Remarks

"This shirt is associated with the Five Civilized Tribes."

Dr. Garrick Bailey, Professor of Anthropology for The University of Tulsa, 2018

This man's shirt was worn during straight dances. The cowry shell decorations are unusual. This may be modeled after the style of a 19th century military uniform.

Tags: man, silk, shirt, red, blue, cowry, shell, militaristic
People: Possibly Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: straight dance

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

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Title(s): 
Man's blue and red silk ribbon shirt with shells
Creator(s): 
Unknown (Donor)
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Southeast
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
polyester, silk, plastic, shell
Classification: 
Ethnographic Objects
Clothing and Garments
Object Type: 
Shirt
Credit Line: 
Gift from the Marriott-Rachlin Collection
Accession No: 
99.321
Previous Number(s): 
TL2005.20.12
Department: 
Anthropology
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