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1952.2.2.1-2

Pair of moccasins.

1952.2.2.1-2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of moccasins.
Long description
Pair of moccasins with rawhide sole and tanned skin, and skin thongs for tying. Geometrical beadwork section borders the foot and covers the heel-seam, with a rectangular panel from tongue to toe.
Cultural groups
Oceti Sakowin - Sioux
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1850-1900
Date collected
By 1952
Acquisition information
Donated: 1952
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Animal Rawhide Skin, Material Animal Sinew, Process Beadwork, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length 245 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1952.2.2.1-2 Other PRM accession number: 1952.2.2a Other PRM accession number: 1952.2.2b

Search terms: Clothing Footgear, Shoe

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