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"The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey"

Gauntlets

Unknown

Northern Plains, Cree

1890

Leather

1983.30.3

On View

Jewelry & Adornment

Gift courtesy of Mr. James Aplan

Most examples of early floss embroidery were produced by tribes in the Canadian Sub-Arctic and Northern Plains regions. Embroidery is part of the same tradition as bead and quillwork. Most floss embroidery is a hard-twist silk thread, although cotton floss was also used. Like glass beads, embroidery thread was available at some of the trading posts.

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