Gordon Smith Exhibition

Wearable Art. Plains Indian Clothing and Accessories from the Gordon Smith Collection

The Collector and his Collection Introduction to Plains Indians Introduction to Native American Clothing Gathering the Material: Hunting Gathering the Material: Trade Hide Preparation and Fitting the Pieces Embellishment Clothing Moccasins Accessories Ceremonial Clothing Conclusion Sources

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