Boy's Shirt Item Number: 89.52.35 from the Portland Art Museum
Description
Most children's clothing among Plateau peoples such as the Umatilla was simply a smaller version of adult garments. A great deal of time and energy was spent providing children with articles of clothing and accessories so that they could look their best on special occasions. This remarkable wool shirt decorated with beaded strips and adorned with metal beads and ermine strips reveals one family's devotion to their child.
Collection History Provenance
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
Item History
- Made by Umatilla artist during 1865
What
- Name
- Boy's Shirt
- Identification Number
- 89.52.35
- Type of Item
- shirt
- Material
- wool cloth, silk ribbon, leather, glass bead, metal bead and ermine strip
- Overall
- height 19.25 in, width 30.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Umatilla
- Creator
- Umatilla artist
Where
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
- Made in
- “Plateau” ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1865
Other
- Categories
- Plateau; Western Oregon; Clothing and Textiles