Parka

97-84-709A

From: Greenland | Godhavn

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 97-84-709A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Greenland | Godhavn
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Period Late 19th Century
Date Made 1892
Section American
Materials Sealskin | Calico
Description

Woman's suit made by order of the Governor of the Peary Relief Expedition 1892. A coat of sealskin with calico outside; deep collar of bead network.

Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-84-709A - Old Museum Number | 11180 - ANSP Number

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