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A SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKETc.

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A SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKETc.
<B>A SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKET<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1890<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, with triangular elements surmounted by pairs of American flags, alternating with cross motifs, trimmed with hide fringe and hawk bells<BR><I><BR>Length: 50 ¾ inches excluding fringe</B></I><B><I><BR><BR></B></I></B></I><B><BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition with moderate wear and soiling. Cloth stained and discolored. Approx. 4 bells missing. Approx. 2 areas of ribbon streamers missing. Beadwork with minor loss. No apparent restoration.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)