Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Buffalo skin robe
Object Number:
1947.248
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Buffalo pelt
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 75 x 1 in. ( 101.6 x 190.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Buffalo pelt worn as a robe; remnants of felt backing stitched to one side.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this buffalo skin robe was used by the Dr. Myron Orton, the donor's father.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Minnie A. Orton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
