Moccasins

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

About this item

This pair of moccasins was made in the late 19th century by a member of the Iroquois Nation. They were most likely made for the tourist trade, or possibly to be worn by a tribal member for special occasions.

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Details

Item typeClothing
Crafts, Decorative Art
Beadwork
Leatherworking
CreatorEastern 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: 10.50 in Width: 4.25 in
Catalog #IR.A.30
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Eastern Woodlands. Moccasins. ca. 1880. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/ir-a-30/. Accessed on December 5, 2024.

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