White deerskin sewn together in two places, stretched over wooden tent pegs which are tied onto wooden hoop with deerskin. Two smoke flaps with long poles attached. Front of tepee closed with 6 wooden sticks. Painted decoration: top border of black with yellow dots two thirds up from bottom, below …
White deerskin sewn together in two places, stretched over wooden tent pegs which are tied onto wooden hoop with deerskin. Two smoke flaps with long poles attached. Front of tepee closed with 6 wooden sticks. Painted decoration: top border of black with yellow dots two thirds up from bottom, below that are various scenes. To the right of tent opening are two hunters under a half sun. Next is a shield and spear and then a woman with a tomahawk. To the left of the opening is a hunter on horseback facing a bison under a half sun. A blue border around bottom and tent opening.
Ornate cast brass knocker, presently screwed to one of the master bedroom doors. Knocker is marked “Chester Imp”, and with various symbols including a man and a cross.
Ornate cast brass knocker, presently screwed to one of the master bedroom doors. Knocker is marked “Chester Imp”, and with various symbols including a man and a cross.
Originally made as a poncho, the head opening has been sewn up and the piece was used as a throw. It has beige and brown stripes, and the piece has fringe around all edges.
Originally made as a poncho, the head opening has been sewn up and the piece was used as a throw. It has beige and brown stripes, and the piece has fringe around all edges.
Bedspread with red, black, and white knit design; backed with black and white plaid. Bedpread is edged with red and black crocheted fringe that is coming away in several sections.
Bedspread with red, black, and white knit design; backed with black and white plaid. Bedpread is edged with red and black crocheted fringe that is coming away in several sections.
Fine cotton bedspread with ruffle around edge. Made for use in pram and hand-embroidered with white cotton. Bedpread has two small holes near one corner and one small stain on an edge.
Fine cotton bedspread with ruffle around edge. Made for use in pram and hand-embroidered with white cotton. Bedpread has two small holes near one corner and one small stain on an edge.
2 white cotton, 1 lace trimmed, 1 cross-stitched (a) lace (80.0 x 48.0) - narrow band of white scalloped lace on one sidealong hem, 6.5 cm from open end (b) embroidered stitch, 3 cross-stitched brown and orange butterflies surrounded by purple and yellow cross-stitched flowers across one side alon…
2 white cotton, 1 lace trimmed, 1 cross-stitched (a) lace (80.0 x 48.0) - narrow band of white scalloped lace on one sidealong hem, 6.5 cm from open end (b) embroidered stitch, 3 cross-stitched brown and orange butterflies surrounded by purple and yellow cross-stitched flowers across one side along opening.
Tightly woven, possibly hand woven, weft-faced rug. The dominant colours are red and blue worked in a geometric pattern. Each end is finished with brown, red and blue stripes, with the linen warp knotted for fringe. The rug has fringe loss, the pile is worn, the warp is showing, and the edg…
Tightly woven, possibly hand woven, weft-faced rug. The dominant colours are red and blue worked in a geometric pattern. Each end is finished with brown, red and blue stripes, with the linen warp knotted for fringe. The rug has fringe loss, the pile is worn, the warp is showing, and the edges are fraying.
Traditional handwoven Navajo style rug in creamy white ground with zig zag, bands moving out from a central star in red, white and black. The rug is sewn to a dark brown backing of a later period.
Traditional handwoven Navajo style rug in creamy white ground with zig zag, bands moving out from a central star in red, white and black. The rug is sewn to a dark brown backing of a later period.
Square ottoman with wooden legs. The ottoman is covered with a slipcover of Central American design (Guatemalan) using red blue overshot on white linen, and the cushion portion is edged in blue piping.
Square ottoman with wooden legs. The ottoman is covered with a slipcover of Central American design (Guatemalan) using red blue overshot on white linen, and the cushion portion is edged in blue piping.
Nine drawer (three small, six larger) highboy with brass drawer pulls and locks on seven drawers. The front vertical corners resemble pillars, and the top of chest (cornice) overhangs slightly. There is a key in one drawer.
Nine drawer (three small, six larger) highboy with brass drawer pulls and locks on seven drawers. The front vertical corners resemble pillars, and the top of chest (cornice) overhangs slightly. There is a key in one drawer.
Semi-wing backed chair that is completely upholstered, and has wooden legs. The original upholstery is brown with an orange-coloured diamond design. The chair has been covered with a white cotton slipcover that has green fringe and is attached in back with hooks and eyes.
Semi-wing backed chair that is completely upholstered, and has wooden legs. The original upholstery is brown with an orange-coloured diamond design. The chair has been covered with a white cotton slipcover that has green fringe and is attached in back with hooks and eyes.