Moccasins Item Number: 1638/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of brown hide moccasins with dark brown fur trim around the ankle and multicoloured floral beading over the toe. Beading in light green, dark green, yellow, orange, red and white.
Specific Techniques
Each moccasin is made of two pieces of hide- one for the body and sole, and one for the vamp. The moccasins were made from August to mid-October, 1994.
Item History
- Made by Gertie Tom (Maker) in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada during 1994
- Collected by Allison Cronin
- Owned by Gertie Tom before October 27, 1994
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Gertie Tom (Seller) on October 27, 1994
What
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- 1638/1 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- moose skin, nylon fibre, beaver skin, glass and sinew
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 15.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northern Tutchone
- Creator
- Gertie Tom (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Allison Cronin
- Previous Owner
- Gertie Tom
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Gertie Tom (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1994
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1994
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1994
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1638/0001 a-b