Fancy Parka
Datec. 1890
Place madeAlaska, United States, North America
MediumAnimal hide, fur (Arctic ground squirrel, wolf or wolverine), wool felt
DimensionsH 59" x W 49" x D 6" Chest: 50"
ClassificationsClothing
Credit LineMuseum of Interntional Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Louis Criss, FA.1974.42.1
Object numberFA.1974.42.1
DescriptionHooded and long sleeved. Bottom of garment is U-shaped hem. Caribou pieced decorative details along bottom. No front opening, but small opening under chin. Ruff is likely wolf, bottom edge is likely wolverine.On View
Not on view
1942
Artist unrecorded
Early 20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
Artist unrecorded