Collection of Eastern Woodland Beaded Purses

Collection of Eastern Woodland Beaded Purses

second half 19th century

lot of 4, includes:

a purse made of green velveteen edged with green and red ribbon
length 7 inches x width 6-1/2 inches

a purse with red trade wool and beaded using small cut beads creating an intricate floral design
length 6-1/2 inches x 6 inches

and two smaller semi-circular bags
length 6-1/2 inches x width 6 inches
length 5-1/2 inches x width 6-1/2 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
From the Collection of Dr. Martin Gingras, Rochester, New York Native American & Prehistoric Art