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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE PURSE
of rectangular form, sinew sewn, lazy-stitched in two shades of blue and green, white heart red, yellow, and geodesic on a white beaded ground, each side decorated with pairs of chevrons flanking a column of small stepped elements, the bottom, with a cross flanked by forked elements, accented with horizontal beaded loops overlaying the seams, the strap beaded with three multicolored bands, with soft hide lining, Sterling silver clasp and case fitting inscribed, "Mrs. A. B. Mead, Chicago 1905"
Length: 10½ in. (27.6 cm.)
of rectangular form, sinew sewn, lazy-stitched in two shades of blue and green, white heart red, yellow, and geodesic on a white beaded ground, each side decorated with pairs of chevrons flanking a column of small stepped elements, the bottom, with a cross flanked by forked elements, accented with horizontal beaded loops overlaying the seams, the strap beaded with three multicolored bands, with soft hide lining, Sterling silver clasp and case fitting inscribed, "Mrs. A. B. Mead, Chicago 1905"
Length: 10½ in. (27.6 cm.)