Moccasin
| Object Number: | 96-20-3B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Eskimo |
| Provenience: | Canada Hopedale and Nain (Moravian Mission Stations) Coast of Labrador |
| Culture Area: | Arctic Culture Area |
| Date Made: | 1937 |
| Early Date: | 1937 |
| Late Date: | 1937 |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Sealskin Bead Cotton Thread |
| Technique: | Sewn |
| Length: | 26 cm |
| Width: | 8 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mr. E. Perot Walker, 1996 |
Description
Left footed sealskin eskimo moccasin (companion to 96-20-3A). Short brown fur base and innersole with long fur trim opening. Leather sole bottom. Red and white beaded flower design (one large center flower surrounded by eight small flowers, that alternate red and white). Design sewn on triangular leather piece. Blue cotton fabric lines interior sides.
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