Rudolph J. Schaefer, Non-Indian, 1863-1923 Search this
Frederick M. E. Schaefer, Non-Indian, 1892-1976 Search this
Donor:
Frederick M. E. Schaefer, Non-Indian, 1892-1976 Search this
Honoree:
Rudolph J. Schaefer, Non-Indian, 1863-1923 Search this
Object Name:
Knife and sheath
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Bead-wrapped , lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1908
Collection History:
Said to have been made for Rudolph J. Schaefer (1863-1923) circa 1908 by Indian members of the Buffalo Bill troupe during appearances at Madison Square Garden, New York City; inherited by Rudolph Schaefer's son Frederick M. E. Schaefer (1892-1976); donated to MAI by Frederick M. E. Schaefer (1892-1976) in 1962 in memory of his father.
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