Stole, Mid- to late 1800s
Dakota
Deerskin, muslin, glass seed beads, and cotton thread
SMM A79:4:190

This stole is similar to many worn by Bishop Henry Whipple as part of his liturgical vestments. However, the materials and design motifs reflect the meeting and blending of cultures that occurred during Whipple's time.

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