Sioux Beaded Hide Blanket Strip, with Trade Blanket

late 19th century

sinew-sewn blanket strip mounted to a red trade wool blanket; beaded design in colors of navy blue, pea green, red white-heart, greasy yellow, and white ground; hide thongs strung with brass beads are attached to the center of each roundel

strip length 57-1/4 inches x width 4-1/4 inches; blanket 78-1/2 x 61-1/4 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.