Moccasins Item Number: 1060/19 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of hide moccasins with floral silk embroidery pattern on top. Extended flaps around the ankles and hide thong ties.
Specific Techniques
Embroidery was done with a blanket stitch.
Narrative
The documentation from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum says the moccasins are possibly from "Hudson Bay store - in the far past." The original acquisition date was listed as 1934. Provenance unknown; thought to possibly be from Canada?
Item History
- Made in Canada ? before 1934
- Owned by Sisters of Saint Ann Museum
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before September 6, 1985
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on September 6, 1985
What
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- 1060/19 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- skin and silk fibre ?
- Overall
- height 8.3 in, width 3.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Dene ?
- Previous Owner
- Sisters of Saint Ann Museum and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Ownership Date
- before September 6, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on September 6, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1060/0019 a-b