Beaded purse
Maker
Unknown, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Mohawk
Datec. 1870-1880
MediumGlass beads, cloth, sequins
Dimensions4 7/16” H x 4” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNA2011.47.LMA
DescriptionBeaded black velvet purse with two flaps with floral design repeated on front and back consisting of flowers in blues, pink and red, clear and white, and bronze and gold with dark green stems. The body has larger flowers in similar colors with light green stems. Interior edging of two lines of multicolored beads with groups of three white beads between. Flap edging of white and clear beads. Red fabric trim around body and sequins fill empty spaces.
ClassificationsPersonal Accessories
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