Pair of Moccasins, Part of War Outfit Item Number: 26.794a-b from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

Pair of hide moccasins with a strip of beaded decoration down the front in blue, yellow, red, green and pink. Strips of hide tie the front and are fastened. The soles are painted with red, blue and green decorations. Somewhat worn.Part of material purchased as belonging to Red Cloud.

Credit Line

Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Item History

  • Made between 1868 and 1933

What

Name
Pair of Moccasins, Part of War Outfit
Identification Number
26.794a-b
Type of Item
moccasin, outfit, part, pair and war
Material
hide, bead and pigment
Overall
length 10.8125 in, width 4.75 in

Who

Culture
Cheyenne, Oglala, Lakota, Sioux and Crow

Where

Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum

When

Creation Date
between 1868 and 1933

Other

Classification
Arms and Armor