HTF Antique IROQUOIS BEADED Pocket Book-Sewing Kit PIN CUSHION VELVET WHIMSEY

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HTF Antique IROQUOIS BEADED Pocket Book-Sewing Kit PIN CUSHION VELVET WHIMSEY
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Antique Victorian Iroquois Beaded Whimsy Pincushion Pocket Book Sewing Kit
Antique sewing book-kit / pin cushion.  Antique, circa 1907.
Closes with eye hook closure/ opened it has 2 pockets with a pin cushion in center (has never been used as a pin cushion)
Iroquois souvenir with beautiful beadwork.
Purple velvet exterior / red interior.
Meticulously Hand-beaded.
Tassel loops hang from the bottom-some minor missing beads on the fringe-same with the hanger or handle also has missing beads.
Stuffed firm.
Measures approximately 4"
not including tassels
(closed)
open
approx-12". Approximately 6" wide, 1.5" deep.
The fabric of this UNUSUAL gem is in fabulous condition.  No noticeable missing beads-only in the areas as stated above.
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The amount of work that had to have gone into this is mind boggling! Beautiful piece of a Native American art.  Colors are fantastic!
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Our merchandise is collectible and is not new and has lived a long and eventful life. We do not launder or dry clean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many years picking up old age storage oxidation spots. We expect the winning bidder to be prepared to clean or launder items even if item has never been worn or used.
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