Moccasins for a child

Moccasins for a child

Moccasins for a child

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Introduction

This pair of child\'s moccasins was collected by British Army officer Jasper Grant between 1800-1809. They are Hodenosaunee, Wyandot, or Shawnee in origin.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Nation of Origin

Hodenosaunee, Wyandot, or Shawnee in origin: Patterns of Power.

Date Made or Date Range: 179u-180u
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Patterns of Power

Materials

Tanned deerskin; silk ribbon, dark blue, yellow, blue-green, light blue, pink; glass beads, white; commercial thread, sinew.

Techniques or Format

One-piece construction; ribbon applique, hide is sewn with sinew.

Dimensions: 15 × 0 × 0 cm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Patterns of Power

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: NMI 1902.344
Publication History

Phillips, Ruth. Patterns of Power. Kleinburg,On.: McMichael Canadian Collection, 1984.

GKS Reference Number: 839
Record Creation Notes/Observations

GRASAC Research trip to the National Museum of Ireland July 21, 2010. Participants Alan Corbiere, Crystal Migwans, Rachel Hand, Nikolaus Stolle, Ruth Phillips, Bhnens Corbiere

Approximate Place of Origin

45.8, -83.9

Source of Information about Places

Patterns of Power