Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart old wooden shelf that report will be included

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These show a good amount of wear to the front and back surfaces (the backsides feature a sweet red flower print

1820-30s miniature portrait

while the Hoovers themselves feel almost like invaders amidst the Victorian interior

I've bought and sold a few lacquered papier mache snuff boxes

Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart old wooden shelf that report will be included(First photo a composite showing both sides.) I am fairly certain this is Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and the manner of the heart and spirals say specifically Seneca to me, mid to late 19th century I believe, and would guess more toward mid than late. It is a small pouch, just over 2 1 2" inches across, which I think (based on the round shape, linen lining, opening, and a few examples I have found) was likely made as a cover for a pocket watch. It was