Beaded bandolier
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Walter Treadway Huntington
American, born 1909
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Margaret Huntington
American, born 1911
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Clark Chester Huntington
born 1905
RetailerSold by
The Luke Horsfall Company
American, founded 1882
Dateabout 1910-1920
Mediumsuede, plastic, cotton twill, linen
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Buchan
DescriptionLong slightly curved piece of tan suede bound on the outer edges with tan twill tape and tacked together at the open end to make a continuous band. The center (or top) of the band has a sun-shaped design of pink, green, yellow and red beads sewn on by hand. Emanating from this central design are herringbone-shaped designs in yellow, light blue, green and clear beads, each highlighted with larger beads in red, light blue, and green. The back of the bandolier is faced with white linen.
Worn by Walter, Mary and/or Clark Huntington of Windsor, Conn.
Worn by Walter, Mary and/or Clark Huntington of Windsor, Conn.
Object number2016.21.14
MarkingsPaper label on backing fabric printed in red "The Luke Horsfall Co." and written in pencil below "145-10On View
Not on view
