Posted 1/28/21 (Thu)
By Lori Nohner, Assistant Curator of Collections Management
One reason I love my job is I get to examine artifacts up close and personal. Many artifacts have interesting details that you can only see with hands-on examination. Unfortunately, these surprises are nearly impossible to exhibit because they are so small or hidden inside the object. Here are some gems from the Fashion and Function exhibit:
Front of yoke, circa 1910, SHSND 14396
A much more exciting use for a pair of pants
Sioux moose-hide mittens, circa 1905, SHSND 10095
Close up of beadwork with penciled design outline
Inside of pheasant feather hat, 1940-1945, SHSND 1993.33.4
Inside of pheasant feather hat, 1940, SHSND 1990.253.9
Rodeo queen suit, 1975, SHSND 2015.64.4
A pattern that needs to be shared with the world
Montgomery Ward’s hunting outfit, 1940-1960, SHSND 1976.19.5
Close up of the shotgun shell sleeves
It’s a little dog face! With floppy ears!
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Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style
If you have items or clothing to be considered as donations to the State Historical Society, go to online donation form, or for more information, contact Melissa at methompson@nd.gov or Elise at edukart@nd.gov.