Moccasins Item Number: A2.83 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of light tan-coloured moccasins with very faded chain stitch around the edge of the tongue-insert piece.
Narrative
Previously listed as Gitxsan based on place of collection, however a group of Gitxsan community members thought these looked more like Wet'suwet'en style moccasins.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Upper Skeena, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Wet'suwet'en ?
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Upper Skeena, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 19
- Accession Number
- 1960/0604 a-b