July Gallery Auction
Lot 29078:
Description
This late 19th to early 20th-century decorative souvenir beadwork item, commonly referred to as a whimsey, is attributed to Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) artisans for the Victorian-era tourist trade. The piece is constructed on a red velvet ground and features elaborate clear and translucent white glass seed beads applied in a raised or embossed technique. One side displays a large central flower motif surrounded by leaves, while the reverse features a cluster of four smaller circular floral or bud forms. The entire perimeter is finished with a light-colored fabric binding and multiple rows of glass seed beads. A small purple silk ribbon loop is attached at the top for hanging, and the piece is backed with a tan-colored fabric.
Width: 4 inches
Height: 4 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:
Fair to good antique condition. There is visible fraying and wear to the silk ribbon hanging loop and the fabric edge binding. The red velvet substrate shows minor surface wear and some localized areas of balding. The beadwork is largely intact, though there are minor instances of bead loss along the edge borders and some loose threads present.
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