Pouch

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-bags, pouches, and purses

Made AtUnited States, North America

MediumWool, velvet, beads and silk

Dimensions42 5/8 × 16 3/8 in. (108.3 × 41.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry L. Hillman

Object number20816

DescriptionShoulder Pouch, black velvet, bound in navy blue silk, beautifully embroidered with beads of many shades. Collected by Henry L. Hillman, husband of donor, from a Great Lakes region Native American culture.

Another example shown but number had disappeared some years ago. (20818?)
Ex. has white background with vari-colored beaded embroidery.

On View

Not on view

Collections