Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frank Mellen (of Rockville Center, New York); donated to MAI by Frank Mellen in 1941.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Tuscarora (attributed)
- Previous owner
- Frank Mellen, Non-Indian
- Donor
- Frank Mellen, Non-Indian
- Object Name
- Handbag/purse
- Media/Materials
- Velvet, glass bead/beads
- Techniques
- Raised beadwork , overlay beadwork
- Object Type
- Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
