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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
Materials
Buckskin, Glass
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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