July Gallery Auction
Lot 29077:
Description
This is a miniature beaded textile accessory, identified through visual consensus as a Native American Iroquois tourist trade item, commonly referred to as a whimsy, dating to the early 20th century. The item is constructed from a reddish-orange ribbed silk or rayon fabric. One side of the fold-over bag features a prominent raised six-petaled flower motif made of clear glass seed beads with a green beaded center, built upon a stiffened paper or cardstock backing. The reverse side displays smaller beaded clusters and linear clear bead accents. The edges of the flap and the body are finished with multiple rows of clear glass seed beads. It includes a single looped handle composed of larger, faceted translucent greyish-brown glass beads. The interior is lined with matching red fabric. No maker marks, labels, or hardware closures are present.
Width: 2.25 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
Poor to fair condition. The silk fabric shows significant wear, heavy fraying, and material loss, particularly along the edges and where the paper backing of the decorative motifs is exposed. The beadwork is largely intact, though some threads are loose due to the deterioration of the underlying textile. There is light surface soiling and interior debris.
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