Delaware Beaded Cloth Bandolier Bag

composed of brown and blue wool trade cloth and red silk binding, in the form of a square pouch attached with a shoulder strap, thread sewn in numerous colors of glass seed beads, with a broad frieze of concentric diamonds on the pouch, surmounted by a trim of tin cone pendants inserted with red tufts of wool yarn, the strap with alternating designs on each side; printed cotton cloth on the back. 

Reportedly acquired at an estate sale in Clinton County, OH
Sold Cowan's Auction House Cincinnati, September 2006
Acquired from the above by the present owner

There is overall wear from age and use. The strap is not properly attached to the pouch on one side. The red yarn fringe is worn and shedding. Areas of lose and or missing beadwork, particularly on the edging.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.