moccasins

moccasins

moccasins

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Introduction

Moccasins made of caribou hide and black wool fabric. Mistassini Cree, pre-1910. Collected by Frank G. Speck.

Nation of Maker: Cree
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NMAI Catalog Card.

Date Made or Date Range: 1880s to 1910
Materials

Made of caribou hide, black wool fabric and sinew.

Techniques or Format

Moccasins have a high cuff with thongs for securing, black collar, cenral seam over toe, horizontal seam across tip of toe, and heel has a rounded flap stitched on the exterior.

Motifs and Patterns

No decorative elements.

Dimensions: 26 × 13 × 0 cm
Condition: Moccasins show signs of wear.
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NMAI Catalog Card.

Current Location: National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2/8920
GKS Reference Number: 26056
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Record Creation Notes/Observations

This record was created as part of a practicum in fall 2008.

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