Boy’s hide shirt
| Description: |
Native American children were often seen as miniature adults. Parents provided them with toys and clothing that were smaller versions of adult implements and dress. This helped to teach boys and girls responsibilities expected of them when they reached adulthood. This boy’s hide shirt is reminiscent of a man’s war shirt. The cross was probably a trade item, with little or no religious significance. The shirt was made in the late 1800s for a Comanche or Apache boy. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/480 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Indians of North America Indians of North America -- Clothing Clothing and dress Hides and Skins Indian leatherwork 19th Century |
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