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Object Number
985-27-10/59402
Display Title
Pair of plains moccasins, possibly Sioux. Hard soles. Leather uppers
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of plains moccasins, possibly Sioux. Hard soles. Leather uppers. Sewn up heel. Rectangular tongue cut from uppers. 3rd piece sewn on above heel w/ serrated edges. Part of interior lined w/ green checkerboard cloth. Beaded floral design. 24.6x10.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, beaded floral design on leather, fabric lining, ankle high, hard sole
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Glass, Cloth, Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 25 x 11 cm (3 9/16 x 9 13/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59402, 24989
Provenance
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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