Purse
Textile MakerProbably made by
Mohawk People
(Native American)
Textile MakerProbably made by
Iroquois People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1850-1900
MediumCotton, glass beads, silk, leather, metallic sequins, and paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width, excluding fringe): 3 x 2 5/8in. (7.6 x 6.7cm)
Other (height x width, including fringe): 4 1/8 x 3in. (10.5 x 7.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Edward Ingraham
Object number1959.35.5
DescriptionSmall purse of dark brown or black velveteen worked with glass beads in a multi-colored, stylized floral design. The beads are stitched over paper templates to add sparkle (otherwise the beads would appear dull against the dark velvet.) The flowers are solidly worked and are not outlined. The bag is bound with red cotton, set on the straight grain. This is edged with a row of red beads. Blue, yellow, and green beads are stitched in loops around the outer edge. The top of the purse is finished with green silk. It is lined with glazed and embossed pink cotton and interlined with leather.
Status
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