late 19th to early 20th-century antique Native American (Haudenosaunee / Iroquois / Mohawk) beaded "whimsy" pincushion or vanity watch pocket. It features clear and white glass seed beadwork in a raised floral and leaf motif sewn onto a brown velvet base, complete with its original decorative ribbon bows
Option 1 (Best for general collectors): Antique Native American Iroquois Beaded Pincushion Whimsy Brown Velvet 19thC
Option 2 (Alternative if listing as a watch pocket): Antique Beaded Whimsy Watch Pocket Pin Cushion Mohawk Velvet Folk Art Vintage
Type: Pin Cushion / Watch Pocket / WhimsyĀ
Origin / Tribal Affiliation: Haudenosaunee / Iroquois
Era: Late 1800s / Early 1900s (Victorian / Edwardian Era)Ā
Material: Velvet, Glass Seed Beads, Silk/Satin RibbonĀ
Color: Brown Velvet, Clear/White BeadworkĀ
Approximate Size: ~4" to 4.5" wide (As shown against ruler)
Handmade: YesĀ
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Title: Antique Native American Iroquois Beaded Whimsy Pin Cushion / Watch Pocket - Late 19th Century
Item Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of late 19th-century Native American folk art. This antique Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) raised beadwork "whimsy" features a raised leaf and floral design meticulously crafted with clear and white glass seed beads on a deep brown velvet background. It is accented by its original light-colored silk ribbon bows on the top and bottom.Ā
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of late 19th-century Native American folk art. This antique Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) raised beadwork "whimsy" features a raised leaf and floral design meticulously crafted with clear and white glass seed beads on a deep brown velvet background. It is accented by its original light-colored silk ribbon bows on the top and bottom.Ā
These items were traditionally made by indigenous artisans in the northeast and Niagara regions as decorative souvenir trade pieces during the Victorian era.Ā
Condition Report:
Good antique condition overall considering its age.
Shows minor, expected wear to the fragile silk ribbons, including light fraying and splitting as visible in the photos.
Velvet backing is intact with a lovely aged patina.
Beadwork appears mostly secure and complete with minimal to no obvious bead loss.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the primary indicator of condition and dimensions.
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