Collection of Plains Beaded Bags and Purses
early 20th century
lot of 3, includes:
a faux alligator purse covered with netstitch beadwork in colors of pink, rose, light blue, greasy yellow, and translucent deep blue, length 6-1/2 inches x width 9-3/4 inches
a small hide bag covered with net-stitched beadwork in colors of apple red white-heart, translucent green, white, light blue, and black; fringed lower edge, length 6 inches x width 2-1/2 inches
a Prairie beaded hide bag having scrolling designs on both sides, edged with satin ribbon and patterned cotton lining, length 8-1/2 inches x width 7 inches
The Ronny and Doris Smithee Collection, Oklahoma City
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
