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Beaded purse

Maker Unknown, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Mohawk

DateLate 19th or early 20th C, Pre-1917

MediumGlass beads, cloth, metal, sequins, metal hook and eye clasp

Dimensions3” H (without loops) x 4 5/8” W

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNA2011.38.LMA

DescriptionBrown velvet barrel shaped purse with a large raised beadwork flower on one side, a three petal flower on the top, and two circles on the front. At the center of the flower are many beaded loops including five long drops with sprengperlen tubular beads. Three sets of loops of clear and sprengperlen drop from the bottom. Sequins accent background and clear beads edge the sides and top flap.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

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