decorations
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Bronze-colored letter opener with two decorative scenes on top, late 19th century - early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.241
Description
Inscription(s)
Bronze-colored letter opener, two decorative scenes on top, one scenery, one with two men and a bucket; blade has words, "Butte Montana" and on reverse in inscribed "C.M. Russell".
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Butte Montana" and "C.M. Russell"
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century
Easter Egg and Base, early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.27a-b
Description
Painted egg with blue dots and red border; figure in blue jeans, tie, and hat, cooking with a pan over a fire; text reads "Easter Greetings". Circular base for decorated Easter egg.
Dates:
early 20th century
Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.60
Description
Tall Red Bird and a woman dance near a tipi decorated in beaded or quill work medallions and other decorations. The man, with his forehead painted, wears a roach with an eagle feather, cloth shirt and pants with garters, and beaded moccasins. The woman is wrapped in a striped blanket or shawl. Both wear hair pipe chokers. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho Ledger Drawings from Fort Reno, Plains Indian Art, Created in...
Dates:
1887
Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.104
Description
This drawing summarizes a variety of actions in a few symbols. The warrior in an eagle feather bonnet and trailer is shown from the back as he uses a tomahawk to count coup on an opponent. Three shots have been fired from behind a bluff. The Cheyenne's horse with his tail tied and decorated for battle and an eagle feather and bandana hanging from its chin, stands by as he has been trained to do. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho...
Dates:
1887
From Nancy C. Russell to C. F. Kelley, September 18, 1931
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.920
Description
Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. F. Kelly; tells Kelley that she is writing him concerning the Decoration over his fire-place, and that she is willing to reduce the price by half. Typed. Transcript September 18, 1931. Mr. C. F. Kelly, 25 Broadway New York City. Dear Mr. Kelly: I visited Jim and Bertha this summer at Rocky Point. While I was there, Jim said that you had spoken of wanting to get in touch with me...
Dates:
September 18, 1931
Highly decorated metal spur with chain attached to one side of heel piece, early 18th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.208
Description
Spur with about 2.75" diameter; eight prongs originally, now only six coming from the axis; highly decorated overall; chain attached to one side of heel piece; tag reads, "California or Mexico 1700-1750, Gift of...".
Dates:
early 18th century
Lawn Fairies, late 19th century - early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.6906
Description
Photograph of three handmade lawn fairies cravings that are on the ground around a mushroom
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century
One of two matching miniature stirrups with leather decorations in a floral design, early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.87b
Description
One of two matching minature stirrups with leather decorations in a floral design.
Dates:
early 20th century
Unidentified woman with two unidentified children wearing matching outfits of printed sweaters and mint colored sweatpants, 1960s - 1970s
Item — Box 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 4327.10335
Scope and Contents
Printed in black ink, "A KODAK PAPER" repeating on verso Curatorial Remarks Purpose: HolidayCommunity Elder Tags: Christmas, reading, lamp, decorations, mom, childrenBobby Eaton, Community Expert for the Eddie Faye Gates project, 2020-2022 Curatorial Remarks Community Youth Tags: pajamas, christmas tree, ornaments, blue curtain, white shirt, teal pants, silver...
Dates:
1960s - 1970s
Very thin rectangular-based stirrups, late 19th century - early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.193a-b
Description
Very thin rectangular-based stirrups; decorative overall.
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century