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ProvenanceWilliam Channing, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.89.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 99.
Culture
Niantic or Mohegan
Bag
Datec. 1860-1890
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (17.1 × 14.6 cm)
Object numberT0679
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by Richard Walker
Label TextAround 1800 Haudenosaunee women and other northeastern Woodlands women such as the Maliseet, Micmac, Mohegan and Niantic began making beaded purses to sell to non-Natives, primarily travelers and tourists. American, Canadian and British women enthusiastically showed their appreciation for such beadwork, buying the purses for their personal use or as admired souvenirs for family members or friends. For occasions of formal dress, Haudenosaunee women wore the purses to accompany the beaded finery of their skirts, leggings and moccasins.ProvenanceWilliam Channing, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.89.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 99.
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