bag, bandolier

bag, bandolier

bag, bandolier

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Introduction

Early 19th century Seminole bandolier bag, rectangular pouch only; shoulder strap missing. Embellished with beaded floral designs. Purchased by the McMichael Museum from Howard B. Roloff in 1977 and traded with the FSM for Canadian material.

Nation of Maker: Other
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

attributed as Seminole by the FLMNH

Date Made or Date Range: 1800/1850
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

FLMNH records

Materials

brown wool broadcloth; brown cotton; yellow silk ribbon; blue, white, red and pink glass seed beads

Techniques or Format

Rectangular pouch made of brown wool broadcloth, lined with brown cotton, yellow silk edging and triangular flap; partially-open spot-stitched seed bead floral design on flap with red, blue and pink on white background in geometric design; triangular flap tip extends below pouch

Motifs and Patterns

floral

Condition: fair: missing strap, beads; worn
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

FLMNH records indicate that this is an early 19th century bag

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: E-605
Collection Narratives and Histories

Purchased by the McMichael Museum from Howard B. Roloff, Sidney, B.C., in 1977 and traded with the FSM for Canadian material. Roloff's collection consisted of 1 purported Seminole man's outfit, ca. 1840's comprising a shirt, beaded leather pouch, bandolier bag and beaded sash; 3 finger woven sashes, 2 bandolier bags, and one bag with a missing strap. Items were left at the FSM for inspection and possible acquisition.

GKS Reference Number: 24375
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