Iroquois-Style Beaded Whimsy Pouch, c. 1900
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 304 |
| Auction | Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Dust Factory Auctions LLC |
| Location | Baraboo, Wisconsin |
An early 20th-century netted glass bead pouch, likely Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) in origin, of a type made for the tourist or souvenir market. The piece features a body of openwork netting in translucent green seed beads, with a central geometric star motif rendered in opaque red beads. The bottom edge is finished with a looped fringe, each strand terminating in a single opaque turquoise-colored bead, and a twisted bead strap completes the purse.<br><br>Iroquois Haudenosaunee Native American Beadwork Whimsy Pouch Purse Victorian Souvenir Netted<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.
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