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Ga-kii^ah, or Skirt. Plate 5. 



The skirt is secured around the waist, and descends about half way 

 to the bottom of the pantalette. It is usually of blue broadcloth, and is 

 more elaborately embroidered with bead work than any other portion of 

 the dress. A heavy border is worked aroUnd the lower edge. Up the 

 centre, in front, it is also embroidered. At the angle upon the right 

 side, a figure is worked representing a tree or flower. This part of the 

 costume furnished, is a rare specimen of Indian needle work. 



Ah-de-a-da-we-sa, or Over Dress. Plate 6, and 6 a. 



The over dress is generally of calico, of the highest colors. It is 

 loosely adjusted to the person, and falls below the waist. Around the 

 lower edge is a narrow border of bead work. In front they wear a 

 profusion of silver broaches, of various sizes and patterns, and arranged 

 agreeably to the taste of the wearer. 



E-yose, or Blanket. 



This indispensable and graceful garment is of blue or green broad- 

 cloth, of which it requires two yards. It falls from the head or neck 

 in natural folds, the width of the cloth, and is gathered around the 

 person like a shawl. It is worn very gracefully, and makes a becoming 

 article of apparel. Other ornaments are worn, but the costume has 

 been described with sufficient minuteness to give a general idea of its 

 character. 



Gus-to-weh, or Head Dress. Plate 3, fig. 1. 



Upon the head dress, the most conspicuous part of the male costtlme, 

 much attention was bestowed. The frame consists of a band of splint, 

 adjusted around the head, with a cross band arching over the top, from 

 side to side. A cap of net work, or silk, is then made to enclose the 

 frame. Around the splint a silver band is fastened, which completes 

 the lower part. From the top, a cluster of white feathers depends. 

 Besides this a single feather, of the largest size, is set in the crown of 

 the head dress, inclining backwards from the head. It is secured in a 

 small tube, which is fastened to the cross splint, and in such a manner 

 as to allow the feather to revolve in the tube. This feather, which is 

 usually the plume of the Eagle, is the characteristic of the Iroquois 



