Beadwork

Beadwork

Beadwork

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Introduction

Beadwork sample created by Mrs. Walter Jimerson (Allegheny Seneca reservation, NY), museum purchase by Frank Speck in 1951. White and orange beads sewn directly onto felt cloth depicts sun motifs; trimmed in blue silk ribbon and white beads.

Name of Maker(s): Mrs. Walter Jimerson
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

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Date Made or Date Range: before 1951
Materials

white and orange glass beads, red (wool?) felt cloth bound with blue silk ribbon edged with white beads.

Techniques or Format

beadwork embroidered directly onto felt

Motifs and Patterns

sun, hills

Other Notes

Note attached reads: "9"

Dimensions: 15.24 × 15.24 × 0 cm
Condition: very good
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Museum purchase in 1951

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: E29121
GKS Reference Number: 45083
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

45.6426, -85.036