Moccasins Item Number: 2762/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of large, reddish-brown tanned hide moccasins (a-b) with tall cuffs and long laces knotted together. The only decoration is the white triple stitching of the seam joining top to sides. Additional piece of skin is added to lengthen the tongue.
Item History
- Made in Canada before 1910
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by William Murison before 1950
- Owned by Barbara Cousins and Edward Cousins before September 7, 2009
- Received from Barbara Cousins (Donor) and Edward Cousins (Donor) on September 7, 2009
What
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- 2762/1 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- skin and cotton fibre
- Part A
- height 7.0 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 30.5 cm
- Part B
- height 5.6 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 32.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cree
- Previous Owner
- William Murison, Barbara Cousins and Edward Cousins
- Received from
- Barbara Cousins (Donor) and Edward Cousins (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1910
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and before September 7, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on September 7, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2762/0001 a-b