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  • Red irregular hexagonal bag with a jagged flap. Wavy triangular patterning in whites and blues are beaded around the border with green knot-like motifs inside.
  • The back of a red irregular hexagonal bag. Wavy triangular patterning in whites and blues are beaded around the border with radial green and blue floral motifs inside.
  • Red irregular hexagonal bag with an open jagged flap, tan on the inside. Wavy triangular patterning in whites and blues are beaded around the border with green knot-like motifs inside.

Unknown Maker, Mi'kmaq (Micmac)

Beaded Bag

Maker

Unknown Maker, Mi'kmaq (Micmac)

Culture

Mi'kmaq (Micmac), Native North American

Title

Beaded Bag

Year

1700s

Medium

  • bead,
  • cloth,
  • crystal (lead glass),
  • linen

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • bead,
  • cloth,
  • crystal (lead glass),
  • linen

Materials

linen, cloth, crystal (lead glass)

Dimensions

14.6 cm (5 3/4 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Edward Harris Rathbun

Object Number

23.344

Type

  • Costume Accessories

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Unknown Maker, Mi'kmaq (Micmac)
Beaded Bag, 1700s
bead; cloth; crystal (lead glass); linen
14.6 cm (5 3/4 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Edward Harris Rathbun 23.344

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