Large Iroquois Pincushion(11/25/08) Large Iroquois Pincushion
By Dolores Elliott
One of the most common forms of Iroquois pincushions is the large rectangular pincushion that often features a beaded bird on a field of purple velvet. A frame of beaded leaves surrounds the purple center. I estimate that at least 8,000 of these pincushions were made between 1870 and 1910.
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An Archaeologist Who Digs Beads(10/28/08)
Editor’s Note: Dolores Elliott’s background may be in archaeology, but her lifelong love is Iroquois-beadwork antiques and collectibles.
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The Magic of Iroquois Beadwork(9/6/08) In 1903, my grandmother went to the Afton Fair, a small agricultural fair in central New York State. Because her daughter, my aunt, was sick and couldn’t go to the fair, my grandmother brought a present for her from the fair. It was a pink satin beaded bird-shaped pincushion with the year 1903 beaded under the tail. (Figure 1.)
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Indian Artifacts(3/19/08) American Indian items are bringing unbelievable prices these days, and most dealers are completely unaware of the breadth of this market.
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The Old West Romance Lives On(3/17/07) The demand for Native American artwork and artifacts continues to rise. Wes Cowan provides advice for those looking to collect …
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