Moccasins

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About this item

These moccasins were made by an Eastern Woodlands Native person, probably for the tourist trade or for personal use on special occasions. They are decorated with glass beads and velvet.

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Details

Item typeClothing
Crafts, Decorative Art
Beadwork
Leatherworking
CreatorNative American; Eastern Woodlands
Datecirca 1880
TopicNative American
Clothing, Textile, Fashion, Costume
Transportation, Travel, Tourism
EraRise of Industrial America, 1878–1899
MaterialAnimal Product; Glass; Cloth
Process/FormatNeedlework
Dimension detailsLength: 9.00 in Width: 3.75 in
Catalog #2000.41.503
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Native American; Eastern Woodlands. Moccasins. ca. 1880. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/2000-41-503/. Accessed on November 25, 2024.

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