Breast plate (or apron)

1998.19.2764

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Breast plate (or apron)   (1998.19.2764)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Protective Wear
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Native American: California: Hupa (Hoopa)

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 74.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 32.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
Weight 262 g
Measuring Remarks Length not including fringe or strap. Width taken at bottom. L: 80.5cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Animal--Feather, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Textile, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Sewing, Weaving, Dyeing
Munsell Color Information Strong Red (6.25r 4/12)- red Dark Purplish Blue (7.5pb 2/6)- blue border Strong Yellowish Brown (10yr 4/6)- fringe

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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