92-2-2
Gutskin;Wood/Plant material
Length: 38.1 cm.
20th century
Alutiiq
Courtesy of the Kodiak History Museum
Dr. & Mrs. Philip C. Armstrong Collection
Gut letter holder
15" long x 9 3/4" wide. There are two pockets in the middle, embroidered w/red, green, and white flowers at top; a variety of flowers in pink, blue, & rust on middle pocket; a rose w/green leaves on bottom pocket; edged in salmon colored fabric w/blue embroidery stitch all around except for top. Each corner has a small pink bow. The whole piece is covered with gut, Mr. Armstrong thinks seal gut. It is water stained on the back and written in pencil is BENNY BENSON August 21, 1930
Gut letter holder
15" long x 9 3/4" wide. There are two pockets in the middle, embroidered w/red, green, and white flowers at top; a variety of flowers in pink, blue, & rust on middle pocket; a rose w/green leaves on bottom pocket; edged in salmon colored fabric w/blue embroidery stitch all around except for top. Each corner has a small pink bow. The whole piece is covered with gut, Mr. Armstrong thinks seal gut. It is water stained on the back and written in pencil is BENNY BENSON August 21, 1930