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Object Number
985-27-10/59372
Display Title
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles w/ bison hide uppers. Lazy stitch beaded
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles w/ bison hide uppers. Lazy stitch beaded border all in green and band of beads up heel which is green w/ geometric designs in pink and blues. Long triangular piece added for tongue. Narrow lines of quillwork across front. Tie around heel. 24.8x8.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, yellow quill band design, green beaded trim around base, ties
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 24.5 x 9.5 cm (2 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59372, 24926
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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