purse

Artist Haudenosaunee

Date1860-1880

Terms

Purses
Glass
Satin
Thread

Dimensions13.97 × 26.04 cm (5 1/2 × 10 1/4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Martin Bovey

Object numberCOS79.57

DescriptionA beaded bag or purse made of coral colored satin. The bead are clear and worked in a floral motif with a zigzag border and beaded fringe at the edges. The back of the bag is made of plain white satin. Attached at the top is a single handle made of clear round glass beads threaded on a string.

Collections