Moccasin

2003-43-37B

From: Siberia | Amur River

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2003-43-37B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Siberia | Amur River
Culture Area Siberia
Section American
Materials Rabbit Fur | Sealskin | Felt | Cotton | Wool
Technique Sewn | Appliqued
Description

A pair of sealskin shoes, moccasin-like, edges trimmed in fur of another type. Pointed toes, appliqued panels of yellow, green, red and gray felt and natural cotton decorate the instep. Interior lined with red wool (?).

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1899.1.37 a/b - Other Number

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