Beaded Dress, 1950-80
Elsie Wesley
(American | Yakama Nation)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Beaded Dress was hand-sewn by Yakama artist Elsie Wesley sometime between 1950 and 1980. It features traditional Yakama Beadwork and hand twirled fringe.
This artwork is part of Beyond Blue Mountains, a collection that was curated by late Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Jim Schoppert. It presents the work of Native American artists of diverse heritage, ideas, materials, and styles. The collection takes an in-depth look at the artists’ unique voices and interpretations of tradition.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Corrections.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Elsie Wesley is a Native American artist of Yakama heritage (Central Washington).
Wesley's birthdate and further biographical details are not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Beadwork and buckskin |
Dimensions | Dimensions not confirmed |
ID Number | WSAC1985.083.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Temporarily not on display. |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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