Housewife

Name/Title

Housewife

Entry/Object ID

G90.287

Description

Housewife with 2 pockets, one blue/red silk brocade, small sprig, one faded red silk velvet. Lined blue/green silk taffeta. Outside black cotton velveteen with beaded floral design - Iroquois (Mohawk). Med beads; 2 reds, pink, white, opal, green, 2 turq, lav, over paper patterns Iroquois or Mohawk 4.25"" x 9.5"

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1875

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Search Terms

housewife, sewing case, beaded, velveteen, Iroquois, Mohawk