A crafter created this Beaded Gold Bird Whimsy using Transparent Red, Yellow and Amber Seed Beads on gold polished cotton. You will also find Amber Basket Beads and brass sequins in the design. The bird has beaded dangles on it’s beak and feet. The eyes are made with green beads and red beads decorate the head. The beadwork is in good condition with little to no missing beads. You will notice the aging of the fabric and see some stains. The bird measures approx. 6.5 inches long from head to tail and 6 inches tall with the feet dangling.
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade. This Beaded Pin Cushion will make an unusual addition to your antique or whimsy collection!
Add this Whimsy Bird 1913 to your collection! The crafter made this beaded Whimsy with tan fabric. Then he or she decorated it with Clear and Transparent Green Seed Beads and dark Gray Basket Beads. The crafter added a lattice ‘bib’ of White Seed Beads with a row of sequins to the front. A Blue Seed Bead surrounded by White Seed Beads serve as eyes for the bird. The bird holds two loops of Transparent Green Seed Beads in its mouth. Underneath the tail, the crafter used Clear Seed Beads to write ‘1913’.
The crafter attached three twisted threads to the bird. You can use those to hang it for display. This Whimsy Bird 1913 measures approximately 6 inches long and stands about 4.5 inches tall. You will see some bead loss, including most of the date 1913 and some soiling. It is in good condition for its age. One of a Kind!
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs made by Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States. Native American beaded whimsies refer to small decorative items or trinkets that Native American artisans hand craft using intricate beadwork techniques. These ‘whimsical’ creations often come in practical shapes and styles like pincushions, match holders, picture frames, needle cases, bags and small decorative cushions. One of a Kind!
This Gold Beaded Broom Holder Whimsy features a raised floral design on gold material with drops on the sides and bottom. The pieces has beadwork around the edges and some sequins and basket beads in the design. There is a beaded loop on the top for hanging. This Whimsy measures about 12 inches long and 5 inches at the widest section The pocket is 4 inches x 1.5 inches at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
Add these Moccasins Antique Child’s Iroquois Style to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with brown Deerskin Leather. He or she added black velveteen cuffs with a red ribbon trim to the top. Then the crafter created the classic Iroquois raised beadwork design to the vamps. He or she used Clear, Transparent Green, and Transparent Red Seed Beads to create the design. A couple of gray Basket Beads accentuate it. Rows of White Seed Beads and Pony Beads edge the vamp. The crafter also added two rows of White Seed Beads to the edge of the fabric cuff. Beige colored fabric lines the inside of the back part of the moccasins.
We got these Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style from a collection. They have tears in the fabric of the cuffs and the inner lining. You will see that the fabric on the vamp has deteriorated and there is noticable soiling. The beadwork remains intact. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of Deerskin leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure about 5 inches long x about 2.5 inches wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
This charming Whimsy Beaded Canoe Shape will make a unique addition to your collection! The crafter made it with tan fabric in the shape of a canoe. He or she created a three dimensional botanical and geometric designs on both sides using Clear, Pony Trader Blue, White, Mustard, Transparent Red, Transparent Amber seed Beads and Pony Beads. A few Basket Beads remain on one side. Then the crafter outlined three sides of the canoe shape with Clear Pony Beads and beaded the words ‘Gay Head’ on each side. At one end, the crafter attached a strand of multi-colored Seed and Pony Beads. A tag attached to this strand says “Beadwork, old, by the Indians on Gay Head Martha’s Vineyard”. The crafter lined the inside with a different tan colored fabric.
One end of this canoe shape is open while the other remains stitched closed. You will see some discoloration on the fabric. There are several spots where beads and some sequins have fallen off. The canoe measures about 12 inches long x 3.25 inches at the widest points. The bead strand measures about 14 inches long. One of a Kind!
This antique Whimsy Beaded Canoe Shape resembles classic Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs made by Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States. Native American beaded whimsies refer to small decorative items or trinkets that Native American artisans hand craft using intricate beadwork techniques. These ‘whimsical’ creations often come in practical shapes and styles like pincushions, match holders, picture frames, needle cases, bags and small decorative cushions. One of a Kind!
This Whimsy Pillow Beaded Bird features designs in transparent Pony Beads. The crafter made this beaded pillow with purple velveteen and a natural colored cotton material. Then he or she created the beaded botanical and bird designs with Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Yellow, Transparent Red, Transparent Pink and Transparent Blue Pony Beads. Gray, Green and Red Basket Beads accent the designs. The scalloped edges feature edge beading and beaded loops of Clear Pony Beads. The crafter backed the pillow with natural colored polished cotton. The pillow measures approximately 8.5 inches x 7 inches. It is about 2 inches thick. You will see very little bead loss, especially along the top edge. The velveteen is worn in places on the front. You will see discoloration and stains on the natural colored fabric. One of a Kind!
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs that Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States made for the tourist trade. Native American beaded whimsies refer to small decorative items or trinkets that Native American artisans hand craft using intricate beadwork techniques. These ‘whimsical’ creations often come in practical shapes and styles like pincushions, match holders, picture frames, needle cases, bags and small decorative cushions. One of a Kind!
This Beaded Bird Whimsy Pillow features designs in transparent Pony Beads. The crafter made this beaded pillow with purple velveteen and a natural colored cotton material in the early 1900s . Then he or she created the beaded botanical and bird designs with Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Yellow, Transparent Red, Transparent Pink Pony Beads. This Beaded Bird Whimsy Pillow has Gray and Green Basket Beads accent the designs. The scalloped edges feature edge beading and beaded loops of Clear Pony Beads. The crafter backed the pillow with natural colored polished cotton. The pillow measures approximately 9.75 inches x 8 inches. It is about 2 1/2″ inches thick. You will see very little bead loss, especially along the top edge. The velveteen is worn in places on the front. You will see discoloration and stains on the natural colored fabric. One of a Kind!
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs that Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States made for the tourist trade. Native American beaded whimsies refer to small decorative items or trinkets that Native American artisans hand craft using intricate beadwork techniques. These ‘whimsical’ creations often come in practical shapes and styles like pincushions, match holders, picture frames, needle cases, bags and small decorative cushions. One of a Kind!
Crafters created these Beaded Heart and Boot Pincushion Whimsy using Clear Seed Beads around the edges and tassels.
For the center of the heart it has a raised floral pictorial design using clear, rose, teal and green lined basket beads. The heart has a small string for hanging.
The Ladies boot has a raised floral pictorial using clear, yellow, blue and green, seed beads . The red cotton fabric on the front of these pieces shows minimal wear, and the polished cotton back has some fading.
The Whimsies do have bead loss and fading on the fabric.
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
The Antique Beaded Pincushion Whimsy Heart measures 4.5″ long x 5.5″ wide.
The Antique Beaded Pincushion Whimsy Ladies boot measures 7″ high x 3′ wide.
A crafter created this Pincushion/Whimsy Beaded Boot using Clear Seed Beads and Clear Basket Beads. It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States in the 1900s created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This Whimsy comes in the shape of a ladies’ boot. The front shows a dark red fabric, that has deteriorated over the years. Crafters often create Whimsies with velveteen, but we can see no nap left on this fabric to suggest it was velveteen. You will see a frayed place on the yarn, so you may not be able to hang it with this yarn. You will see some staining on the back, but the beadwork remains intact.
The Antique Beaded Pincushion Whimsy measures 6.5 long x 3.5″ wide.
A crafter created this Whimsy Pin Cushion Clam Shell Shape using Clear Seed Beads, Clear and Gray Basket Beads. It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This Pin Cushion features a Flower design. The crafter beaded the design on a Red fabric. Most of the nap of this fabric has worn marks. Polished cotton in a tan color makes up the inside.
The edges of the pin cushion itself has wear from age. Most of the design remains intact but there are a few beads missing in the around the edge, you will see where someone tried to repair it. the. A previous owner used this Pin Cushion so you will notice stains.
This Beaded Pin Cushion will make an unusual addition to your antique or whimsy collection!
It measures about 4 1/4″ wide x 3 1/4″ deep, thickness is about 1 ” and the filling seems to be intact.
