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Object Number
985-27-10/59479
Display Title
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles. Soft uppers sewn up heel.Trapezoidal tongue
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles. Soft uppers sewn up heel. Trapezoidal tongue sewn on. Cloth trim above heel. Lazystitch beaded border around uppers. Front covered w/ quillwork. Red background w/ blue and yellow crosses. Tie around heel. 28.2x10.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, red quilled upper, bead trim, cotton cuff
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 26.2 x 11 x 12.2 cm (10 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59479, 24516
Provenance
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Maj. Abbott
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1925)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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