E0598A: Tuscarora Beaded Picture Frame, 1876

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0598A

Classification Category:

2:Furnishings ➞ Household Accessory

Marks/Labels:

Tag: "Picture frames-presented by Miss Mary Benson. Made by Tuscarora Indians. 1876."

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ velvet
paper ➔ cardboard

Dimensions:

26.5 cm L
15 cm W

Source Locality:

USA, Northeast

Acquisition Date:

1876

Description:

Two beaded picture frames constructed of cardboard wrapped with purple velvet and cotton. The back lining is turquoise and pink cotton. There are six colored beaded leaves.

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