moccasins, baby

moccasins, baby

moccasins, baby

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Introduction

A pair of miniature moccasins, possibly made for a doll. The inset vamp construction indicates a northeastern maker. Acquired by the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in 1986 by Miss S.A. Griffith.

Nation of Maker: Algonquin Anishinaabe Cree Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Nation of Origin

The inset vamp style of moccasin is used by Maritimes and northeastern peoples and by the Cree.

Date Made or Date Range: Early 20 C to Late 20 C
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Catalogue information and the GRASAC research team.

Materials

commercially tanned hide; velveteen; cotton lining; glass beads, opaque white and smoky translucent; cotton thread.

Techniques or Format

The moccasins have an inset vamp and heel seam. There are no separate cuffs and the ankle edges are finished with a line of beads.

Motifs and Patterns

Chevrons.

Dimensions: 6 × 2 × 0 cm
Condition: Fair. There is deterioration of the hide and loose beadwork
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

These very small moccasins have been made for the souvenir market during the 20th century, sometimes as label pins. It is also possible that these are older and were made to dress a doll.

Current Location: Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, UK
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: D 1986
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1986
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Miss S.A. Griffith
Collection Narratives and Histories

Lent to the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology by Miss S.A. Griffith in 1986.

GKS Reference Number: 24708
How to Cite this Item

Unknown Algonquin/Anishinaabe/Cree/Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee artist, moccasins, baby. Currently in the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, D 1986. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip May 2009; GRASAC item id 24708.

Record Creation Context

This record was created as part of a GRASAC visit to the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, May 6-8 2009.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Participants: Trudy Nicks, Laura Peers, Alison Brown, Sherry Farrell-Racette, Rachel Hand, Ruth Phillips, Stacey Loyer, and Amber Berson.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.3, -78.1

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