Classic Period Southeastern Beaded Sash, circa 1825-1850 22388 Crayon and watercolor on paper

Crayon and watercolor on paper

Card Players 16/100

image size is 6 x 8 inches

surrounded by golden Aspen trees and towering mountain peaks in the distance

Painted in ink wash or gouache on paper

Classic Period Southeastern Beaded Sash, circa 1825-1850 22388 Crayon and watercolor on paperExquisitely beaded in a classic vegetal motif with No. 16 and No. 22 faceted seed beads in shades of light blue, pink, white, light brown, pumpkin and brass on a floral patterned brown silk fabric all edged in very finely woven cotton with a muslin backing; the long fringe is woven of native handspun wool in natural shades of light brown and indigo blue with a raveled red wool dyed with a mixture of lac and cochineal; the edges are beaded in white