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Pair of moccasins, probably Sioux. Rawhide soles, soft bison hide uppers
Pair of moccasins, probably Sioux. Rawhide soles, soft bison hide uppers
Object Number 985-27-10/60329
Display Title Pair of moccasins, probably Sioux. Rawhide soles, soft bison hide uppers
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of moccasins, probably Sioux. Rawhide soles, soft bison hide uppers. Added triangular piece for tongue. Band of quillwork down center to toe. 27.4x11.4 cm.
Inventory Description Moccasins, quill design on leather, hard sole
Classification
  • Moccasin
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Leather, Porcupine quill, Bison hide, Quill, Rawhide
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 11 x 5 cm (10 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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