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Object Number
985-27-10/59345
Display Title
Pair of Ponca moccasins.
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Ponca moccasins. Rawhide soles w/leather uppers. Sewn up heel. Long rectangular tongue. Extra piece sewn on for cuff which is quite wide. Floral beadwork design on front. Design consists of 3 flowers w/ black stem and blue and green leaves. Floral designs around heel. 26.3x10.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, beaded floral design on front and sides, ankle cuff, leather tie
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th Century
Culture
- Ponca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Bead, Glass, Rawhide
Dimensions
Overall: 27 x 15.5 x 11.5 cm (10 5/8 x 6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59345; Ponca; 24929
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1985)
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