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Beaded velveteen pouch with bird and flower motif, flap closure
Beaded velveteen pouch with bird and flower motif, flap closure
Object Number 995-29-10/73429
Display Title Beaded velveteen pouch with bird and flower motif, flap closure
Descriptions
Object Description Beaded velveteen pouch with bird and flower motif, flap closure. Narrow rectangular pouch dating to late 1800s, constructed of two pieces of velveteen sewn together. It has a rounded bottom and the back is extended into a short fold-over triangular flap for closure. It is flexible and flat, as there is no stiffening interlining, and there is no binding on the seams or edges. A plain-woven glazed tan cotton lines the dark black-brown short piled velveteen. A fabric tube of lighter brown velveteen is sewn around the opening and extends into the interior of the bag. It is unfinished at the bottom edge and lies open within the outer pouch. The velveteen exterior is well covered with delicate spray floral designs in many subdued colors, with birds among the flowers. Back,[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description Pouch, brown velvet, rectangular, floral beadwork, fabric lined flap, hide frag
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Date 1870-1890
Culture
  • Iroquois
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York
North America / Canada / Quebec
North America / Canada / Ontario
Additional Geographic Terms Niagara Falls
Materials Velvet, Glass, Fabric, Hide, Thread, Bead, Glass, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 7.7 x 1.5 cm (4 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 995-29-10/73429
Credit Line Bequest of William R. Wright, 1995
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1950's - 1993)
Donor Estate of Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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