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Object Number 985-27-10/59593A
Display Title Pair of Sioux man's moccasins. Rawhide soles, soft uppers. Sewn up heel
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of Sioux man's moccasins. Rawhide soles, soft uppers. Sewn up heel. Lazystitch beadwork. White ground w/ geometric designs in blue, red, green and yellow. Tinkler fringe around heel. Added piece for tongue w/ beadwork and tinklers on end. Quill tie around heel. 28.8x10.4 cm.
Inventory Description Moccasins, beaded designs, white ground, tinkler and quill cuffs, forked tongue
Classification
  • Moccasin
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 28.2 x 11.5 cm (3 3/8 x 11 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59593
Provenance
Provenance Unknown
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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