Chippewa (Anishinaabe). <em>Garter</em>, early 19th century. Yarn, garnet beads, pony beads, 11 x 1 11/16 in. (27.9 x 4.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Henry L. Batterman Fund and the Frank Sherman Benson Fund, 50.67.37b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 50.67.37b_overall_PS22.jpg)

Garter

Artist:Chippewa (Anishinaabe)

Medium: Yarn, garnet beads, pony beads

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Dates:early 19th century

Dimensions: 11 x 1 11/16 in. (27.9 x 4.3 cm)

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Accession Number: 50.67.37b

Image: 50.67.37b_overall_PS22.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Beaded garter with geometric designs of rectangles and diagonal lines, opposed as chevrons. The piece is loom woven probably without the use of a heddle. It is made with garnet and white pony beads on a warp of black and green with thread wefts. See other garters, 50.67 a,c,d.shown in additional photographs.

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