moccasins

moccasins

moccasins

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Introduction

A pair of moccasins, two-part construction; decorated with silk thread embroidery; "obtained from Mrs. Marian McPherson, an Ojibwa woman, Conchiching near Fort Francis, Ontario"; Anishinaabe; purchased from Mr. Jones.

Nation of Maker: Anishinaabe
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

stated on catalogue card

Place of Origin: Couchiching First Nation
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

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Materials

brain tanned moose hide, faded pink wool twill tape, silk thread (green, red, orange, ocher, faded violet, yellow)cotton yarn

Techniques or Format

Two-part construction: inset U-shaped vamp, separate cuffs, heel and toe seem; ankle edges cut in zigzag pattern; vamp decorated with silk thread embroidery

Motifs and Patterns

floral design

Condition: good, unused
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-6498 a, b
GKS Reference Number: 901
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Approximate Place of Origin

48.67, -93.42