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One pair of moccasins--skin with rawhide soles; forked tongue with yellow tassel
One pair of moccasins--skin with rawhide soles; forked tongue with yellow tassel
Object Number 40-39-10/19369
Display Title One pair of moccasins--skin with rawhide soles; forked tongue with yellow tassel
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of moccasins--skin with rawhide soles; forked tongue with yellow tassels at ends; top, beaded pattern in yellow, blue, red on white
Inventory Description Moccasins, beaded red, white, blue geometric designs on leather, fabric cuff
Classification
  • Moccasin
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Leather, Bead, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Feather
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 31 x 10.8 cm (3 15/16 x 12 3/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-39-10/19369
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (1872-1902)
Donor Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (1940)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1940)

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