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Object Number
985-27-10/59273
Display Title
Pair of Cheyenne beaded moccasins
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Northern Cheyenne beaded moccasins. Hard soles, soft uppers. Seam up heel w/ long fringe. Lazystitch beadwork. Beaded border around moccasin w/ second band at heel. Two bands down front. White ground w/ green, yellow and red geometric designs. Fringe in front. Tie around heel. 31.6x9.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, yellow dyed leather with beaded strip designs, fringe
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Cheyenne
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 36 x 10 x 8.6 cm (14 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59273, 24925, NO. Chey
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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