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Beaded Hat, c. 1849 Iroquois people; Lake Ontario area, Canada Calico fabric, velvet and bead…
Hat
Beaded Hat, c. 1849 Iroquois people; Lake Ontario area, Canada Calico fabric, velvet and bead…
Beaded Hat, c. 1849 Iroquois people; Lake Ontario area, Canada Calico fabric, velvet and beads; 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. 4807 Gift of Leila M. Hersee

Hat

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head garments
Culture Iroquois
Datec. 1849
Made AtCanada, North America
MediumCalico fabric, velvet and beads
Dimensions3 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (9.5 x 14 x 26 cm)
Credit LineGift of Leila M. Hersee
Object number4807
DescriptionEthnic Arts - Beaded hat (Daniel Boone style). Made in three sections, all-over beading in shades of rose, blue, yellow, green and in white. Beautifully done. Bound in red calico, lined with natural colored cotton fabric. Purchased from Indians by owner's grandfather, James P. Thurston, when he came across the Plains from Virginia in 1849. For it, he traded provisions. Beadwork on black velvet is raised design, with typical Iroquois edging around crown & rim of zig-zag design, 5.25" H x 11.5" L x 7" W. Other design is floral pattern.

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