Buckle, Belt

1966.1.370

Creation Date
1931 – 1955
Materials
Dimensions

6.35 cm. Diameter

The ball buttons are .75 inches in diameter.

Description
"Belt buckle and buttons. This matching set includes a 2 1/2 inch in diameter doughnut shaped belt buckle and five ball buttons. All pieces are solidly beaded in multi-colored beads of red, white, blue and yellow. I got the set at the Carson Indian School. The Paiutes covered them." There are also brown and green beads used in these items. They are attached to a piece of card stock.
She is referring to the Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Nevada

Related People and Organizations
Helbing, Cleora
Helbing, Geneva

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