Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart old wooden shelf 7 3/8" x 4 7/8"

7 3/8" x 4 7/8"

but holding it a bit loose

This wonderful house shaped box has lost the overhang of its roof on the back side and has a small loss on the front side too

with no tears or loose seams or losses

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

Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart old wooden shelf 7 3/8" x 4 7/8"(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