Name/Title
Beaded CrownEntry/Object ID
L2024.3.141Description
Niagara-style "Princess Crown." Brown fabric with buff tape. Beaded central flower/star flanked by stems and leaves.Use
Produced for the Degree of Pocahontas social organization, may have been worn by Wabanaki woman.Context
This Niagara-style beaded “princess crown” labeled “Central NH,” on the tag, was produced in large quantities as costume for the Degree of Pocahontas woman’s social organization. However, we also have photos of them worn by Wabanaki women as well. The main evidence for Native use is its condition. Every piece of Degree of Pocahontas costuming I have seen is in pristine condition, except when later used as Halloween costuming, which rapidly detaches the bead-work. This example shows continual, not episodic use wear consistent with years of careful use.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HeadbandNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects