Moccasin, single

Moccasin, single

Moccasin, single

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Introduction

This relative, a single moccasin, is composed of commercially tanned hide, pink polished cotton lining, red cotton tape, and moosehair. The moccasin is embroidered with quills in floral motifs. Donated by the Duke of Leinster (Maurice FitzGerald, 6th Duke of Leinster), the moccasin's origins are uncertain; however, it is dated to the late nineteenth century and has probable connections to the Huron-Wendat.

This relative currently resides at the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

GRASAC reseach notes.

Date Made or Date Range: late 19th century
Materials

commercially tanned hide, pink polished cotton lining, red cotton tape, moosehair

Techniques or Format

set in vamp, separate cuffs

Other Notes

The accession date of 1889 is earlier than usually stated for this style of moosehair embroidered moccasin. According to Rachel Head, who catalogued the collection, the small round Science and Art Museum Dublin sticker on the moccasin is reliable evidence that the moccasin was accessioned in 1889.

Dimensions: 26 × 0 × 8.5 cm
Condition: very good
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

The Science and Art Museum Dublin sticker, which is adhered to the moccasin, dated to 1889.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: AE: 1889.712
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1889
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: According to old museum label, the moccasin was "Given by the Duke of Leinster." This is probably in reference to Maurice FitzGerald, who was the 6th Duke of Leinster (1887-1922).
Source for Provenance information

GRASAC research notes.

GKS Reference Number: 25542
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Moccasin, single. GRASAC ID 25542. National Museum of Ireland Collection, AE: 1889.712.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on July 28, 2024. It draws on images and information recorded during GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 23, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Ruth Phillips, Crystal Migwans, Nikolaus Stolle, and Rachel Head, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy and Emma Crosby.

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