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Object Number
985-27-10/59371
Display Title
Pair of Sioux moccasins originally belonging to Sitting Bull. Hard soles
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux moccasins originally belonging to Sitting Bull. Hard soles w/ soft uppers. 2 additional pieces for tongue. Lazystitch beaded border and band up heel. White ground w/ blue, red and yellow geometric designs. Cloth edging. Narrow lines of quills across front. 27.9x10.6 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, red quill band design, red, white blue beaded trim, cotton ankle tri
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 27.5 x 11 cm (3 1/8 x 10 13/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59371, 24923, Sioux
Provenance
Owner
Chief Sitting Bull
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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