Moccasin

Moccasin

Moccasin

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Introduction

This relative, a single moccasin, is composed of an inset vamp, blackened deerhide, silk ribbon, red stroud, and floral beadwork. Although not certain, records from the National Museum of Ireland indicate that there may be a connection to the lower St. Lawrence region. This relative is believed to have originated in the early 19th century.

This relative currently resides in the National Museum of Ireland. 

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Date Made or Date Range: early 19th century
Materials

blackened deerhide, silk ribbon, green and blue, red stroud, dark blue and lighter blue beads

Techniques or Format

inset vamp

Dimensions: 24 × 0 × 14 cm
Condition: poor
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

GRASAC research notes.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: N N 1433
GKS Reference Number: 27062
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Moccasin. GRASAC ID: 27062. National Museum of Ireland Collection, N N 1433.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on November 24, 2024. It was informed by notes and photographs collected during a GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 21, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Bhnens Corbiere, Crystal Migwans, Nikolaus Stolle, Rachel Hand, and Ruth Phillips, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy.

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