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Object Number 985-27-10/59338
Display Title Pair of Northern Ute moccasins. Hard soles w/soft uppers.
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of Uncompahgre Ute moccasins. Hard soles w/soft uppers. Sewn up heel. Wide added piece for cuff, and triangular tongue sewn on. Front of moccasins entirely beaded w/ very small beads. White background w/ central design consisting of 1 horizontal line and three verticals. 25.2x9.0 cm.
Inventory Description Moccasins, bucksin, polychrome glass beads, geometric decoration, laces
Classification
  • Moccasin
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Uncompahgre
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah
Additional Geographic Terms Uintah Valley
Dimensions Overall: 25.2 x 9 x 2 cm (9 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1 pair
Label on object 985-27-10/59338; 24922; Ute
Provenance
Owner Mrs. William R. Morris (07/01/1930)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1890)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)

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