Sold for $540

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

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

Condition Report

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