Beaded Bag

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About this item

Beaded bags with this type of decorative motif were made by Micmac and Maliseet peoples from northern Maine and eastern Canada in the 19th century. This bag was made in the 1860s. Similar motifs could also be found on baskets, clothing, and footwear.

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Details

Item typePersonal Objects
Crafts, Decorative Art
Beadwork
CreatorMaliseet-Micmac
Datecirca 1866
PlaceNew York
TopicNative American
Transportation, Travel, Tourism
Art, Music, Literature, Crafts
EraCivil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877
MaterialCloth; Glass
Process/FormatNeedlework
Dimension detailsH: 3.0=3″ inches=7.62 centimeters; W: 3.12=3 1/8″ inches=7.9248 centimeters Height: 3.00 in Width: 3.12 in
Catalog #2000.41.500
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Maliseet-Micmac. Beaded Bag. ca. 1866. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/2000-41-500/. Accessed on December 7, 2024.

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