Pouch

Pouch

Pouch

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Introduction

This pouch was hand sewn brown velveteen, Calico fabric, and beads that were embroidered over the paper. The beads were opaque white, opalescent white, shades of blue, dusty rose, transparent red, green, and shades of yellow. Designs were asymmetrical floral motifs. This pouch was likely made between 1850s and 1880s in the Eastern Woodland area among Iroquois. Item was acquired from Mrs. Fred R. Jueneman in 1958.

Nation of Maker: Other
Nation of Origin

Iroquois

Date Made or Date Range: 1850s- 1880s
Materials

Brown velveteen base; B is interfaced with Calico fabric; A and B lined with plain weave Muslin; both have paper backing to beadwork; cotton thread; metallic sequins with seed beads; size 13/15 and 19/21 edging seed beads: opaque white, opalescent white, shades of blue(3), dusty rose, transparent red, green, shades of yellow (2).

Techniques or Format

Beads embroidered over paper pattern, velveteen, and paper backing. Hand sewn.

Motifs and Patterns

Almost identical patterns on front and back, with some bead variation but same design. Asymmetrical within each design. Floral motifs with white outline.

Other Notes

Appears to match the hat 1958 253 0001

Dimensions: 6.5 × 5.625 × 0 in
Condition: In two separate pieces, overall fragile.
Current Location: Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, MO, USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1958 253 0002
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1958
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Mrs. Fred R. Jueneman
Collection Narratives and Histories

Mrs. Fred R. Jueneman

GKS Reference Number: 25266
Approximate Place of Origin

42.7, -92.2

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