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Title: Apache Beadwork Loom
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: Hand loom used by Camp Fire Girls for making beaded headbands in the Native American style. "Vonfelt" written in black pen on the base, presumably Camp Fire Girls leader Gladys Vonfelt. "Apache" bead looms were marketed starting at the beginning of the 20th century, offering hands-on beading to the home consumer. Note: One of the frets is missing from the loom.
Type: image
Identifier: 6E72DED1-18FE-4D11-AFB1-590421661764
2015-48-8
Subject: Camp Fire Girls
Youth organizations
Arts & crafts
Cultural appropriation (LCSH)
Nineteen thirties (LCSH)
Vonfelt, Gladys

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