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Scissors holder

Maker Unknown, Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca)?

Maker Unknown, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Tuscarora(?)

ClassificationsBeadwork

DateLate 19th C

Dimensions8 1/2” H x 5” W

Materials/TechniqueGlass beads, cloth, yarn, cardboard armature, brown paper pattern

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNA2011.13.LMA

DescriptionBeaded scissors holder with, at the top, a raised beadwork bird with foliage in its beak perched on a branch. The words “SCISSORS HOLDER” are beaded on the top front of the pocket. A raised beadwork flower in white with a red and white center and red stamens ending in sequins appears below. At bottom, clear bead rayed circlet. White bead edging. Yarn hanger is probably a replacement for a missing bead hanger.

Place of origin / madeNorth America

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