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Navajo transitional second phase chief's blanket

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Navajo transitional second phase chief's blanket
Navajo transitional second phase chief's blanket
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Description
Circa 1860s/70s, of natural cream, brown, cochineal-dyed red and indigo-dyed blue wool, designed with blue and brown stripes interrupted by 12 concentric rectangles of red and blue, 4'2.5'' H x 4'11'' W, est: $30,000/50,000
Note: This lot accompanied by a letter from Dr. David Wegner, Ph.D., dated January 16th, 2017, outlining dye analysis and interpretation certifying cochineal and indigo dyes. Provenance: Gifted to Mr. Albert Schmidt, the personal butler for Mrs. Randall Morgan of Chestnut Hill, PA, in the early 20th century; handed down by descent through the family to present owner
Condition
Overall good condition with scattered small spots of soiling, small holes/losses, minor repairs and wear commensurate with age, including a 1.5'' x 1'' hole to field and a 1.5'' x 1'' loss to one corner.
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Navajo transitional second phase chief's blanket

Estimate $30,000 - $50,000
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Starting Price $15,000
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