Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart Quisgaard for Dansk I would guess 1870s-80s or

I would guess 1870s-80s or so

Tell your father he has not answered any letter

perhaps in part because the human face keeps reminding me of the late great David Foster Wallace

I always pick these up when I find them

is larger and more substantial than most I have seen--carved I believe to pass for a book on the shelf--and quite a satisfying one to release by sliding the lid

Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart Quisgaard for Dansk I would guess 1870s-80s or(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