BREASTPLATE FROM A MALE AMERICAN INDIAN COSTUME
Creator(s): Eaves Costume Company (Designer)
Currently in storage
About this object
Theatrical Indian Warrior breastplate. The breastplate is made up of a strip of leather. Within each section there are six tubular-shaped ivory (whatchamacallits?). In each section the ivory runs perpendicular to the next. Two groupings of three (?) with a single medium blue bead at the top and a light blue bead and white bead below hang free decoration at the base of the garment on each side. The garment has a large beaded band with symbols woven into it. The design and beading is similar to the loin cover belt. The beaded band is worn around the neck and a cloth cord ties around the waist. One cord is missing.
- Object name:
- BREASTPLATE FROM A MALE AMERICAN INDIAN COSTUME
- Made from:
- leather --beads --ivory
- Made in:
- New York, USA
- Date made:
- ca. 1920
- Size:
- Body H. 14 ½ in. W. 14 in.; Beaded band H. 28 in., W 3 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 48.145.5
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973