moccasins

moccasins

moccasins

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Introduction

A pair of sun smoked deerskin moccasins decorated with quillwork on the vamps. Probably made in the late 19th century.

Nation of Maker: American American
Date Made or Date Range: 1900s
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Based on museum documentation and observations made by the GRASAC research team.

Materials

unsmoked deer skin; porcupines quills, natural; cotton thread (coloured, which suggests late 19th century)

Techniques or Format

The moccasins have unusually narrow inset vamps with puckered toes, with quillwork all done in overcast stitch. The centre seams on the heels have no tabs. The cuffs are sewn on and the tongues are differently shaped - one is squared and the other is rounded.

Dimensions: 0 × 10.6 × 0 cm
Condition: Good condition. Not worn, but quillwork and hide faded.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Based on style - the use of coloured thread suggests a date of manufacture of the late 19th century.

Current Location: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Scotland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: A.1965.33.i
GKS Reference Number: 25593
How to Cite this Item

Item to be cited by catalog number, collection and institution.

Record Creation Context

This record was created by the GRASAC research team while in Scotland, 9 April 2007.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

On-site researchers: Cory Willmott, Heidi Bohaker, Laura Peers, Ruth Phillips, Keith Jamieson, Alan Corbiere, Alison Brown, Patricia Allen.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.6, -71.9

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