Split-Toe Moccasins Item Number: A2.80 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of light tan-coloured split-toe moccasins with a floral design on the tongue in yellow, pink, red and green embroidery.
Narrative
These moccasins were collected in Norway House, Manitoba.
Specific Techniques
Each moccasin is made of two pieces of material- one small piece for the vamp, and one for the rest of the moccasin.
Item History
- Made in Norway House, Manitoba, Canada
- Collected in Norway House, Manitoba, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Split-Toe Moccasins
- Identification Number
- A2.80 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- silk fibre, skin and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn and embroidered
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 24.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cree: Norway House ?, Cree: Metis and Cree ?
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Norway House, Manitoba, Canada
- Collected in
- Norway House, Manitoba, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1960/0602 a-b