Whimsey, Beaded

Whimsey, Beaded

Whimsey, Beaded

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Introduction

A small beaded box with beaded handles. Items beaded in this style are known as whimseys and were often made for the Victorian tourist trade. Haudenosaunee. Donated to the Woodland Cultural Centre by George Maracle.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

Based on style of beadwork.

Materials

Cardboard or plastic; polished cotton, beige; velvet, purple; size 10 glass beads, clear, clear and translusent green, blue, red, yellow; size 8 clear beads; grey bugle beads; beige cotton thread; paper.

Techniques or Format

Sides, top and bottom are made of cradboard, or another hard material, covered with cotton on both sides, outside of each side and the top has a central panel of purple velvet, raised beadwork decorates the edges of each panel, also a small beaded, circled motif on each of the side panels, two beads on the top panel, bottome is edged with a looped fringe, attached to the top is a handle.

Current Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 994.7.25
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: July 11, 1994
Collection Narratives and Histories

George Maracle

GKS Reference Number: 25139
Record Creation Context

Record created on July 7, 2011, while on a visit to the Woodland Cultural Centre.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Researchers present: Stacey Loyer and Joanna Miller.

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