Pocket Pouch

During the 19th century, beadwork replaced quillwork. Early beadwork was on skins, sewn on with sinew thread. After the introduction of woven textiles, broadcloth and velvet became the basis for most of the bead embroidery, and commercial thread replaced sinew for sewing.

Cloth pouch-pocket with beaded design; oval with tapered top ending in a point. Half circle pocket in lower portion, edged in green and yellow beads. Upper portion is black velvet with clear and green beaded floral design. Lower portion has clear beaded background, yellow beaded outline and black, green, yellow and orange beaded diamond in centre. Back covered in faded purple cloth, edged with purple ribbon. Inside pocket is lined with newsprint type paper on one side.