Beaded Niagara Change Purse 1800s

Description

This Niagara small bead work change purse “whimsy” is antique.  This is a piece of history; it is from the Niagara Falls souvenirs tradition sold by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people beginning in the 1830s into the 1900s. This change purse is beaded on both sides and is 3.25″ in length x 2.5″ across. There is some damage on the red binding.  The bead work is intact. This is a lovely example of this style bead work.

Consider framing them, they would make a stunning piece of wall art.  See some of our examples of framed Niagara beaded bags.  The framing also protects the beadwork.  Check out our other whimsies!!