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Moccasins

Other name(s): 
shoes
Collection ID: 
L1991.013
Collection: 
Ethnography
Social history

Pair of moose-hide moccasins with embroidered floral pattern in blue, green and buff. Small size may indicate that they were worn by a woman. They have a hide lace round the ankle and a red fabric trim running round the back of the ankle.

19th century, bought by Chief Factor, W H Watt


Keywords
textile
Beadwork
Hudson's Bay Company
Cree

Physical attributes

Dimensions
Length235mm
Material
Hide

Production

Technique
Embroidery
Date (general)19th century
PlaceCanada