Scissors Case

MOA: University of British Columbia

3660/48

Beaded scissor case. Fabric-covered rigid board (likely paper) in a cone shape. The front of the case is brown pile velvet with a beaded organic design in greens, light blue, orange, pink, red, and white, with gold sequins. There is a double strand of multi-coloured beads attached near the top at the opening, and a looped fringe of multi-coloured and white beads hanging from the bottom edge. The pocket is lined with red fabric, which is the same as the fabric that covers the back.


  • Type of Item case
  • Culture Kahnawake
  • Material fibre, plastic, paper
  • Measurements height 22.5 cm, width 8.6 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Ruth Phillips
  • Received from Ruth Phillips

  • Made in Quebec

  • Creation Date between 1980 and 1989
  • Ownership Date before March 5, 2024
  • Acquisition Date on March 5, 2024

  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3660/0048