Moccasins Item Number: Nd675 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Pair of light-coloured, hide moccasins with yellow bottoms; made of two pieces. Plain with u-shaped beading on top in sequence of blue, pink, red, and pink rows. Tongue is rounded, top edges are folded and sewn down to sides.

Cultural Context

footwear

Item History

What

Name
Moccasins
Identification Number
Nd675 a-b
Type of Item
moccasin
Material
glass, fibre and skin
Manufacturing Technique
tanned, cut, smoked, sewn and beaded
Overall
height 8.0 cm, width 13.0 cm

Who

Culture
“Great Basin & Plateau” ?
Previous Owner
Charles E. Borden
Received from
Charles E. Borden (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
North America

When

Ownership Date
before March 5, 1979
Acquisition Date
on March 5, 1979

Other

Item Classes
beadwork; textiles
Condition
good
Current Location
Case 31
Accession Number
0515/0027 a-b