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Object Number
985-27-10/59365
Display Title
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles w/ leather uppers. Triangular tongue sewn on
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux moccasins. Hard soles w/ leather uppers. Triangular tongue sewn on. Green cloth edging above heel. Lazystitch beaded border around 3/4's of uppers in blues, red & yellow. Quilled shield like central design of 3 concentric circles w/ 3 diamond shapes hanging off bottom. 27.2x10.6 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, quill design in front, beaded strip along edge, cloth trim at ankle
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 27 x 11.5 x 10 cm (10 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59365, 24955
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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