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C. 1950 Crow Beaded Gauntlet Gloves - DeVore's Est

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
C. 1950 Crow Beaded Gauntlet Gloves - DeVore's Est
The lot include a beautiful set of Indian tanned hide beaded gauntlet gloves from the Crow Indians of Montana dating to circa 1950’s from the DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. The set shows Indian tanned hide construction with trade thread sewing, a floral calico trade clothe inside lining and on the front wonderful floral trade beadwork. The beadwork shows all early to mid 20th Century faceted seed trade beads in a floral pattern, typical of the Crow in Montana. The outside edge of the gauntlet has Indian tanned hide fringes. The set is in good condition with little to no bead loss. Provenance: From the estate collection of Lloyd Kent and Phyllis DeVore passed owners of the historic DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. Helena Saddlery of Helena, MONT. Was founded in 1890 and was the predecessor to DeVore Saddlery. Upon Lloyd Kent DeVore’s (also referred to as L. Kent) college graduation he purchased his father Lloyd’s business, the Helena Saddlery and Tent on Lawrence Street, and renamed it DeVore’s Saddlery in circa 1950. Kent learned his craft from some local greats such as Jack Miller and George Hargrave who also worked for DeVore’s. Both L. Kent and his bride Phyllis have since passed away and these pieces are being offered by the family estate. Each individually measures 13.5” L by 7.75”W with an additional 6”L fringes.