Moccasin

63-8-14.2

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 63-8-14.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cree
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Deerskin | Fiber | Bead
Description

Soft sole; deerskin. Made in several pieces with a T-shaped heel and straight toe seam. Extra piece around ankle like a small cuff (perhaps summer moccasin, originally with a heavy cuff added for winter?) This cuff edged with red ribbon with groups of white beads. Instep piece edged with dark red yarn and beaded white background with dark blue and red geometric designs. Piece is backed with thin piece of tanned leather.

Height 13.3 cm
Length 26 cm
Width 13 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert Pemberton, 1963
Other Number L-260-14 - Old Loan Number

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