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Eskimo boots
Object Number 07-48-10/75326
Display Title Eskimo boots
Descriptions
Inventory Description Boots, reinforced hide soles, pieced fur upper, fur ankle straps, drawstring top
Classification
  • Boot
Department Ethnographic
Date 1904-1905
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Prince William Sound
Materials Caribou sinew , Phocini Seal skin , Caribou skin , Sheep skin , Fur
Dimensions Overall: 52 x 29 x 11.5 cm (20 1/2 x 11 7/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1 Pair
Label on object 75326
Provenance
Owner Capt. Roald Anrundsen (12/01/1904-02/01/1905)
Owner Storker Storkerson (01/01/1906 - 06/01/1907-08/01/1907)
Owner One of Capt. Anrundsen's men (Unknown - 01/01/1906)
Collector Prof. Vilhjalmur Stefansson (09/01/1908-11/01/1908)
Dealer Mr. E. dek. Seffingwell (06/01/1907-08/01/1907 - 09/01/1908-11/01/1908)
Donor Prof. Vilhjalmur Stefansson (01/01/1907)

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