Needlecase

CultureCree

Datelate 19th century

MediumDeer skin, silk embroidery, and glass beads

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 2 1/4 inches (17.15 × 5.72 cm)

Credit LineGift of Donald and Fifi White in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Object numberF83-57/3

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Collections

North American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionCase for needles or small objects with motifs in embroidery of one side, floral stems, at the top, a bird holding a leaf; on the other side, floral motifs. Ribbon appliqué and edge beading in white on three sides, cut fringe at the bottom.

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