Chief's Blanket Item Number: X675 from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

This is a classic second phase 'Chief' blanket in red/navy with stripes in plain white, a center core of red and navy block design. Condition: one area worn. Some soiling. Has velcro for hanging on long edge.

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Item History

  • Made between 1863 and 1868

What

Name
Chief's Blanket
Identification Number
X675
Type of Item
blanket
Material
wool and dye
Overall
length 58.5 in, width 78.0 in

Who

Culture
Navajo

Where

Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum

When

Creation Date
between 1863 and 1868

Other

Classification
Furnishing