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Object Number 985-27-10/60291B
Display Title Pair of Plains child's moccasins, probably Ponca. Red cloth trim, embroidery
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of Plains child's moccasins, probably Ponca. Soft soles and uppers. Added tongue. Red cloth trim above heel. Embroidered design on front. 19.2x9.7 cm.
Inventory Description Moccasin, red and blue wool applique design, red cloth band on cuff
Classification
  • Moccasin
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Ponca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 9 x 4.5 cm (7 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60291b; 34001; 20
Provenance
Owner Mrs. William R. Morris (07/01/1930)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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