Native American Wedding Belt

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/9f374420-0d92-0135-23f6-0050569601ca-1

Descriptive Information

Coverage-Year

1907~

Coverage-Spatial

South Atlantic States

Description

The main section of the belt is 4" wide and 20-1/2" long. It is made of black wool and lined on the back with brown linen
the edges are trimmed with green silk. The front is decorated with tiny glass beads of many colors sewn on in an abstract floral pattern. Long, narrow tapes woven of red wool and ending in red wool yarn tassels serve to fasten the belt around the wearer's waist.

Interpretation

This belt or sash was worn as part of a bride's wedding outfit.

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

Author or Creator

Native American, Cherokee or Choctaw culture

Source

Donated to the Lakeview Museum by Mrs. John Blossom and Mrs. W.B. Brown

Subject / Keywords

Collection Publisher

Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences

Rights Management Statement

Resource Identifier

LVM1979.002

Date Created

6-12-02

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Native American Wedding Belt
Coverage-Year	1907~
Coverage-Spatial	South Atlantic States
Description	The main section of the belt is 4" wide and 20-1/2" long. It is made of black wool and lined on the back with brown linen the edges are trimmed with green silk. The front is decorated with tiny glass beads of many colors sewn on in an abstract floral pattern. Long, narrow tapes woven of red wool and ending in red wool yarn tassels serve to fasten the belt around the wearer's waist.
Interpretation	This belt or sash was worn as part of a bride's wedding outfit.
Lesson Plans / Themes	American Communities in History Native American Stories Westward Expansion
Learning Standards	16 History 18 Social Systems 25-27 Fine Arts
Author or Creator	Native American, Cherokee or Choctaw culture
Source	Donated to the Lakeview Museum by Mrs. John Blossom and Mrs. W.B. Brown
Subject / Keywords	Marriage Weddings Wedding costume Belts Native American Indians of North America Clothing and dress Beaded Beads Decorations
Collection Publisher	Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
Rights Management Statement	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	LVM1979.002
Date Created	6-12-02
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Native American Wedding Belt