https://swampfieldhistorical.org/files/original/c289a90c87757920436d7720ed417a25.jpg 982cafb6c1843c93f49cfb3eb8ee8669 https://swampfieldhistorical.org/files/original/906751a15f7df5fe59b112b7876f5365.jpg 98a7ab792af6b476f5c04f4a8bbf0591 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Swampfield Historical Society Collection Description An account of the resource Artifacts and documents held by the Swampfield Historical Society. Objects, Artifacts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Birch Bark Purse Description An account of the resource Native American birch bark purse embellished with dyed moose hair in a floral leaf pattern. According to Carol Conn of Connecticut Country Antiques, before the arrival of the Europeans, members of the Iroquois nation (six tribes, Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga and Tuscarora) were skilled at moosehair embroidery on birchbark. By the middle of the 18th century, the British were actively seeking “Indian curios” and the Iroquois started making items to sell in order to help them support their families. Made from around 1700 until the 1880s. The moose hair comes from the mane of the moose. For more information see americannativearts.com Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Possibly Iroquois. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early 20th century. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Birch bark, dyed moose hair and thread. 4 1/2" wide at base, 3 3/4" wide at top x 3 1/2" high x 1 1/2" deep. 1900s Native American Personal Items/Clothing