Moose hide, velvet, porcupine quills, horsehair, thread

(A,B) Moose hide child's moccasin, Bottom unit comprised of sole and upturned sides, T-shaped back seam, Straight centre front seam running from separate vamp piece, V-shaped vamp constructed from black velvet top sewn to hide piece with black cotton thread, Separate cuff and welt collar pieces sewn to top line of upper, Dyed porcupine quill border of orange, purple and natural in a braided technique with dyed horsehair have piping around edge, with green embroidery thread trim, Unlined, No ties, Tongue constructed from vamp piece.

Dyed porcupine quill border of orange, purple and natural in a braided technique with dyed horsehair

Child's footwear

Missing and broken quills, Missing embroidery thread and horsehair piping

Dr. W.E. Anderson was a private collector of First Nations material culture, living in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. This pair of moccasins were acquired from Dr. Anderson by the HBC 1921/04/17 for the HBC Museum Collection. When the HBC broke up its diverse collections the artifacts were donated to the Manitoba Museum in 1994.

Manitoba Museum