Moccasins Item Number: A2.85 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of beaded moccasins. Floral design in red, green, yellow, blue, white and mauve beads. Buckskin thongs at ankles; high tops.
Narrative
Mocassins appear to be from a northern region, but Raley recorded them as collected in Kitamaat.
Item History
- Made in Canada
- Collected in Kitamaat, 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
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- A2.85 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- skin and glass
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn and embroidered
- Overall
- height 11.3 cm, width 27.0 cm, depth 18.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Arctic America ?
- 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
- Canada
- Collected in
- Kitamaat, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1960/0605 a-b