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Monday, 05 December 2016 17:53

Buckskin Shirt with quill embroidery

Buckskin shirt worn by the native Indian chief Wanatak, who died in 1837.

The National Museums Scotland holds a buckskin shirt with painted decoration and quill embroidery. It dates to the early nineteenth century and was owned by Chief Wanatak, who died in 1837. the Museums also hold Chief Wanatak's leggings acc. nos. A.1942.1 A and B.

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