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Sealskin parka with decorative points, associated with Capt. Robert A. Bartlett
clothing
ca. 1908Inuit (aka Eskimo, Inuk) Primary
Object Type:
clothing
Creation Places:
North America
Medium and Support:
sealskin
Credit Line:
Estate of Raymond F. DeVinney
Accession Number:
2007.8.3
Captain Robert A. Bartlett purchased this sealskin parka from an Inughuit woman. Its large size sugggests that she made it specifically for him. Sealskin clothes are worn in the summer, as they are durable and waterproof. Different parts of the skin are used for decorative color accents.
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