General Nelson A. Miles (Nelson Appleton Miles), Non-Indian, 1839-1925 Search this
Previous owner:
General Nelson A. Miles (Nelson Appleton Miles), Non-Indian, 1839-1925 Search this
Cecelia Miles Reber (Cecelia Sherman Miles/Mrs. Samuel K. Reber), Non-Indian, 1869-1952 Search this
Major General Sherman Miles, Non-Indian, 1882-1966 Search this
Donor:
Major General Sherman Miles, Non-Indian, 1882-1966 Search this
Honoree:
Cecelia Miles Reber (Cecelia Sherman Miles/Mrs. Samuel K. Reber), Non-Indian, 1869-1952 Search this
Object Name:
Blanket
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
197 x 147 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Native Term:
beeldléí
Place:
New Mexico; USA
Date created:
1865-1875
Collection History:
Collected by General Nelson A. Miles (1839-1925, U.S. Army), probably during campaigns in the Southwest between 1886 and 1890; inherited by his children, Major General Sherman Miles (1882-1966) and Cecelia Miles Reber (Mrs. Samuel K. Reber, 1869-1952); donated to MAI by Major General Sherman Miles in 1953 in memory of Cecelia Miles Reber.
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