Beadwork

Beadwork

Beadwork

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Beadwork sample created by Mrs. walter Jimerson (Allegheny Seneca reservation, NY), purchased by Museum through Frank Speck. White beadwork depicting sky dome and corn motifs on red wool felt backing, with blue silk (?) ribbon and white bead trim.

Name of Maker(s): Mrs. Walter Jimerson
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Date Made or Date Range: before 1951
Materials

Red felt cloth bound with blue silk ribbon and edged with white beads. Design executed in same white glass beads.

Techniques or Format

Beaded directly onto felt (embroidery)

Motifs and Patterns

Domes and possibly corn or tree motifs (WC) and zigzags

Other Notes

note attached: "5 / five"

Dimensions: 15.875 × 15.875 × 0 cm
Condition: very good
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Purchased in 1951

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: E29117
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1951
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Museum purchase from Mrs. Jimerson by Frank Speck
GKS Reference Number: 45082
Record Creation Context

Visit to Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, MA) of Wahsontiio Cross and Alexandra Nahwegahbow, assisted by Eric Wohlin on 10 August 2015.

Approximate Place of Origin

45.8, -83.9