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Beaded fold-over sewing case
Beaded fold-over sewing case
Object Number 995-29-10/73434
Display Title Beaded fold-over sewing case
Descriptions
Object Description Beaded fold-over sewing case dating to early 1903 or earlier, composed of a flexible but reinforced cover, beaded on the outside, with a pin cushion and pocket sewn into the inside. Inside, the rectangular fabric needle cushion, firmly stuffed, is sewn across the width of approximately 1/3 of a one-piece cover which folds over top and bottom to close with a hook and eye. The cushion is of purple glazed cotton. The cover is lined with the same purple cotton and it is given shape and stiffness by a cardboard interlining visible through the covering of hot pink fine wool. The seams and edges are covered by large clear seed beads in the “rolled stitch” diagonally placed. There is no cloth binding underneath. On the front are two highly domed circles (2 cm diameter) embroi[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description Sewing case, fabric, pink /purple, beads, sequins, cushioned interior, metal ho
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Date 1903
Culture
  • Mohawk
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States? / New York?
North America / Canada? / Quebec? / Montreal?
Materials Fabric, Glass, Cardboard, Sequin, Metal, Bead, Glass, Paper
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 12.5 x 5.5 cm (3 9/16 x 4 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73434
Credit Line Bequest of William R. Wright, 1995
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1950 - 1993)
Donor Donated by Estate of Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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