A dark red / brown velvet mail flap style purse or handbag, likely made by Native American craftspeople with velvet covered cord handle or strap. Adorned with three dimensional beadwork in floral motifs and edged with beadwork.
Date:
early 20th century
Maker:
unknown
Material:
textiles, solid velvet, beadwork, beads (pierced objects), glass (material), beading (process), cotton (fiber), cord (fiber product)
GUSN:
53453
Accession Number:
1943.174