shoulder bag

shoulder bag

shoulder bag

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Introduction

A shoulder bag of black wool with strips of commercial hide and red and white beaded motifs of concentric circles and double curves.

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

GRASAC generated

Materials

black woollen cloth; commercial black hide; red and white glass beads; multicoloured floral cotton lining; metal hook and eye

Techniques or Format

Bag with flap made of black woollen cloth lined with multicoloured floral cotton lining. Strap made of black woollen cloth with long strip of commercial hide sewn on one side. Hide fringe sewn into the bottom seam of the bag. Beadwork applied to the bag front and flap, beaded edging along the trim of the flap. Hook and eye sewn to the inside flap and and front of the bag for closure.

Motifs and Patterns

Concentric circles and double curves

Dimensions: 25 × 22.5 × 0 cm
Current Location: Denver Art Museum, CO, USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1938.75
GKS Reference Number: 25735
Record Creation Context

Visit to Denver Art Museum of Alex Nahwegahbow and Ruth Phillips, assisted by Eric Berkemeyer and Kristin Strid on 22 Jan 2014.

Approximate Place of Origin

45.6426, -85.036