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War Shirt, 1830/40. Creator: Unknown

War Shirt, 1830/40. Shirt made of deer hide, decorated with ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills and trade cloth. Upper Missouri River Tribe

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Picture (Needlework), England, 1666. Creator: Unknown

Picture (Needlework), England, 1666. King Charles II of England on his throne with the word King in beadwork above, courtiers, lion, mermaid, palace, trees, birds and flowers

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Dance Skirt and Apron, 1850/60. Creator: Unknown

Dance Skirt and Apron, 1850/60. Yurok or Hupa, Northern California coast, United States

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