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Twin Rivers Council, B.S.A.
O.A. Ceremonial Team Guideline
in 19th Century Seminole Men`s Clothing
Rick Obermeyer ~ Editor
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SEMINOLE 1865-1910
"Old Traditional"
| Plain Shirt
| Long Shirt
| Vest (often with watch chains)
| Turban
| Silver Band
| Plume
| Gorget
| Scarf
| Beaded Bandolier
| Woven Belt
| leather Belt 1 or more knives
| Leggings
| Moccasins
| Long Rifle
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| Allowat Sakima
| Yes
| Yes
| Opt.
| Yes
| Yes
| 2 or more
| 2 or more
| Yes
| 2
| Opt.
| Opt. (5)
| Yes
| Yes
| Opt.
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| Meteu
| Yes
| Yes
| Opt.
| Yes
| Opt.
| 2 or less (1)
| 2 or less (1)
| Yes
| 1
| Opt. (2,3)
| Opt. (5)
| Yes
| Yes
| No
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| Nutiket
| Yes
| Opt.
| Yes if no L.Sh.
| Yes (4)
| No
| 1 or less (1,2)
| No
| Yes
| 1 or less (2)
| Opt. (2,3)
| Opt. (5)
| Opt.
| Yes
| Yes
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| Kichkinet
| Yes
| No
| Opt. (2)
| Yes (4)
| No
| No
| No
| Yes
| No
| No (3)
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| Opt.
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- Always at least one less worn than
Allowat Sakima
- If availability is limited, priority
in wear is given to superior part.
- Leather or buckskin belt worn instead
of woven belt.
- Bowler, straw hat, or conductor's
cap may be substituted.
- A leather belt may be worn under
a woven belt, but knives are not worn when a woven belt is worn.
and rarely, if ever, with a long shirt.
PRE-1865 ACCESSORIES
| Woven Garters
| Pouch on 1 Bandolier
| Ear Pendants
| Beads
| Peace Medal
| Arm Bands
| Wrist Bands
| Ties on Wrists
| Loose Scarf hanging from Turban*
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| Allowat Sakima
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
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| Meteu
| Yes (2)
| Opt. (2)
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
| Opt.
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| Nutiket
| Opt. (2)
| Opt. (2)
| No
| Opt.
| No
| Opt.
| No
| No
| Opt.
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| Kichkinet
| No
| No
| No
| Opt.
| No
| No
| No
| No
| Opt.
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- NOT worn prior to 1865 are vests,
bowlers, straw hats, or conductors' caps.
- Pre-1865 turban style differs substantially.
- Bandolier prior to 1865 is fingerwoven,
not heddle loom beaded.
- Leggings prior to 1890 are wool or
buckskin. No wool after 1890.
*Loose end may be end of turban scarf,
or different scarf tucked in.
Complete Index to Articles in 19th Century Seminole Mens Clothing
Contributed by Rick Obermeyer E-mail: orick@prodigy.net
From the book 19th Century Seminole Mens Clothing
© 1991-2000 Sherwood F. Obermeyer Jr., 2124 Miscindy Place, Orlando, FL 32806
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