1900s Iroquois Beaded Shoe Cushion / Victorian Whimsy
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Native American, Northeastern United States New York / Canada, Ontario, Iroquois people, ca. 1890s to 1900s CE. A beaded cloth whimsey in the shape of a Victorian ladies' heeled boot. The cloth is tan velvet and cotton, with a shallow pocket in the ankle opening, a suspension cord to hang as a wall decoration, and the rest is densely stuffed with sawdust. Iroquois women turned traditional sewing skills into a livelihood, and a robust cottage industry sprung up around tourist attractions such as Niagara Falls and other sites near Native communities. These whimsical beaded pieces were sold as unique souvenirs and novelty items. Size: 12" L x 7" W (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm)
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000
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#180713
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#180713
Condition
Glue adhesive added to tears / holes on verso. Losses to beaded tassels and losses to beadwork and embroidery threads. Staining and discoloration to cloth. Fair condition.
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1900s Iroquois Beaded Shoe Cushion / Victorian Whimsy
Estimate $400 - $600
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