John Quincy Adams Ward, Non-Indian, 1830-1910 Search this
Marion Ward Smith (Mrs. Alexander Small), Non-Indian Search this
Lender:
Marion Ward Smith (Mrs. Alexander Small), Non-Indian Search this
Seller:
Marion Ward Smith (Mrs. Alexander Small), Non-Indian Search this
Object Name:
Quiver, bowcase, arrow, awl, awl case, and firestarting kit
Media/Materials:
Hide, deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, edge beaded
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Southern Plains; USA (inferred)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of American sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910) and possibly collected by him during travel in the West in 1864; inherited by his granddaughter Marion Ward Smith; lent to MAI by Marion Ward Smith in 1942; purchased by MAI from Marion Ward Smith in 1954.
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