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Introduction

This relative, a deer hide bag, is decorated in porcupine quill embroidery, metal cones, and blue glass beads. Unfortunately, the shoulder strap is missing/lost. Although the origins of this bag are unclear, it is presumed to have been made in the late 18th to early 19th century.

This relative currently resides in the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Date Made or Date Range: late 18th to early 19th century
Materials

deerhide, porcupine quills, metal cones, blue glass beads.

Techniques or Format

quill wrapped hide thong fringe rather than tassels, strap is missing but holes for attachment in upper corners.

Motifs and Patterns

Geometric, including zigzag.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: NN 299
Source for Provenance information

GRASAC researcher notes from research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 21, 2010.

GKS Reference Number: 26959
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Bag. GRASAC ID: 26959. National Museum of Ireland Collection, NN 299.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on November 24, 2024. It was informed by notes and photographs collected during a GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 21, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Crystal Migwans, Bhenens Corbiere, Nikolaus Stolle, Rachel Hand, and Ruth Phillips, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy.

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