Moccasins Item Number: 527/4 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of brown moccasins with multicoloured floral embroidery covering the toe and vamp. Topline is trimmed with beaver fur. A band of red felt with geometric cut-outs along the edges is sewn underneath the fur trim, covering the sides and back of the moccasins.
Item History
- Made in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Collected between 1940 and 1960
- Owned by Lillian French before April 19, 1979
- Received from Lillian French (Donor) on April 19, 1979
What
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- 527/4 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- wool fibre, moose skin, synthetic fibre, dye, glass and beaver skin
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 24.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Dene-thah
- Previous Owner
- Lillian French
- Received from
- Lillian French (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Territories, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1940 and 1960
- Ownership Date
- before April 19, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on April 19, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0527/0004 a-b