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Object Number
985-27-10/59363
Display Title
Pair of moccasins, possibly Ute.
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of moccasins, possibly Ute. Soles made from parfleche w/ designs on exterior. Leather uppers sewn up heel, added piece for tongue. Cloth edging above heel. White & blue lazystitch beadwork. Border around 3/4's of uppers. Central design resembles a shield. 24.2x10.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, leather, geometric glass bead design, painted soles
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Ute?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 24.2 x 10.5 x 3.2 cm (9 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity
One pair
Label on object
985-27-10/59363
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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