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Miniature moccasin and pair of mittens, leather, stitched w/ red thread.  Originally attached to wampum belt.
Miniature moccasin and pair of mittens, leather, stitched w/ red thread. Originally attached to wampum belt.
Object Number 03-9-10/62375.1
Display Title Miniature moccasin and pair of mittens, leather, stitched w/ red thread. Originally attached to wampum belt.
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature moccasin and pair of mittens, leather, stitched w/ red thread.
Inventory Description Miniature moccasin and pair of mittens, leather, stitched with red thread
Classification
  • Toy
Department Ethnographic
Date 1700-1750
Culture
  • Huron?
  • Mohawk?
  • Ojibwa?
  • Algonquin?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Ontario
Additional Geographic Terms Timiskaming Region; Lake Constance
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 03-9-10/62375.1
Provenance
Previous owner Previously owned by Chief Kegonce (Unknown)
Previous owner Previously owned by Andy Langdon (Unknown)
Previous owner Previously owned by Grandmother or aunt of Andy Langdon (Unknown)
Collector Francis West (Winter of 1902-1903)
Dealer Francis West (04/02/1903)

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