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Object Number
985-27-10/59445
Display Title
Beaded moccasins
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux or Cheyenne woman's fully beaded moccasins. Soft soles and uppers. Rectangular tongue sewn on. Added cuff piece of blue cloth sewn on at join. Geometric beaded design in green, blue and red and white background. Some dirt on the sole. Tie at base of heel w/ brass bead. 26.6x8.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, fully beaded upper and sole, geometric designs, wool trim, ankle high
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wool, Brass, Cloth
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 26.4 x 9 cm (4 3/4 x 10 3/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59445; 24940 / Chey
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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