Hair Bracelet

Hair Bracelet

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Object Name
?
hairwork
Other Terms
?; Hair Work
date made
1855 - 1885
place made
United States
place owned
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Physical Description
hair (overall material)
wax (caps material)
cotton or silk (thread material)
Measurements
overall: 1 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 4.1275 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
DL.022467.0001B
catalog number
022467.0001B
accession number
22467
Credit Line
Gift of The Rev. Jacob A. Walter
subject
Indians
Native Americans
Hair
Jewelry
Personal Accessories
Education
Missions
School
Christianity
Roman Catholicism
Women
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Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
Religion
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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