Native American, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), beaded bag, 1845-55

Photo by Ralph Morang

Photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Native American, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), beaded bag, 1845-55

Entry/Object ID

877

Description

Black velvet base, red trim around edge, floral beaded pattern and drawstring. There is green trim at the top.

Acquisition

Accession

877

Source or Donor

Hills, Lois

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Lois A. Hills

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Under flap "Hills" paper label of Ports Historical Society. Paper inside tied up. The paper says "clock" on the outside and a piece of wood is on the inside.

Dimensions

Width

5-1/2 in

Length

6-3/8 in

Materials

Material

Silk, Linen, Glass

Material Notes

Silk, linen, glass beads

Provenance

Notes

Probably given in the 1920s by Lois A. Hills