Made in Mississippi: Choctaw Jacket

Mississippi Choctaw Man's Jacket c. 1900

Neshoba County

Cotton cloth, buttons, sewn, appliquéd

I would wear this coat. It is definitely subdued for a contemporary Indian coat. The print of the fabric is nice and the appliqué on the edges is just enough detail. It would work well with tight black pants, my yellow suede flats, a black belt at the waist and I guess a black sweater. This is the expected so maybe a bright blue skirt would kick it all up a notch.

For some time now I have thought about showing Mississippi items, people and places so I guess this is the start of Made in Mississippi Monday. It will show up when there a person, place or thing of interest. It has been decade since I lived in Mississippi so my knowledge of the state is not current. But life is about discovery so this will be interesting.

Image from National Museum of the American Indian.

Double RL Ranch

Images from here and here.

Pictoral Doctor's Bag

These are the most beautiful layouts from Brant Mackley Gallery catalog. The color combination of the orange, olive and purple are extremely dynamic. Then there is the subject matter. The idea that someone beaded the entire bag is beyond my concept. We have seen a beaded doctor's bag up close and personal and it was amazing. Having one of these for a purses would be fun, but expensive. A good reproduction would work, but that would break the budget also.

Photos from Brant Mackley Gallery.