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Object Number
985-27-10/59370
Display Title
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles w/ soft uppers. Lazystitch beaded border
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles w/ soft uppers. Lazystitch beaded border and band up heel. Yellow ground w/ red, blue, and green geometric designs. Narrow lines of quills across front. Added tongue w/ beads and quill wrapped rawhide fringe. 26.7x11.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, red quill band design, yellow beaded trim, beads and quill on tongue
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 28 x 12.5 cm (4 5/16 x 11 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59370, 24919, Sioux
Provenance
Provenance
Chief Kicking Bear
(1890)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1890 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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