These shirts served many purposes beyond their obvious use as clothing. In 19th-century communities from southern Canada to northern Texas, they were made to honor warriors and tribal leaders, to adorn spiritual leaders, as well as to channel animal power. Today the Plains shirt lives on in regalia worn at powwows and community celebrations, and in shirts and jackets made to honor achievements in sports and academia. We hope that you will visit us to view this exhibition. We are located at One Bowling Green in downtown Manhattan, near major subway and bus lines.
Admission is free.
A program brochure is available now.