Carrying pouch

Maker Inconnu / Unknown

InscriptionsA typewritten note found inside the pouch reads: "This medecine pouch was once owned/ by Pocahontas, morganatic wife of/ John Smith? early settler of Virginia./ Claims to authentiticity are attested by/ enclosed document.". This information cannot be authenticated.

Date 1775-1825

Medium / Technique Tanned and smoked deer hide, porcupine quill, moose or deer hair, sinew, metal cone, cotton or linen thread, sinew, spruce root ?

Dimensions12.5 x 18.5 cm Straps : 102 cm and 94 cm

ClassificationPersonal Objects - Personal Gear - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

CultureIndigenous: Haudenosaunee?; Anishinaabe?

Geocultural Area Eastern Woodlands

Origin Canada

Object NumberME984X.59.1-2

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Gladys E. Harris

Status

Not on view

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