Moccasins Item Number: 2971/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of hide moccasins with designs in moose hair tufting, dyed in shades of bright green and red and placed to make flowers, leaves and stems. Around the opening of the moccasin is a ring of brown fur. Beneath and on the sides of the heel are panels of red felt. The upper inside toe is lined with heavy cotton. One moccasin has worn through at the heel, the other is worn through at the ball of the foot.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada during 1954
- Owned by Helmut Daniels and Inge Daniels before September 12, 2012
- Received from Helmut Daniels (Donor) and Inge Daniels (Donor) on September 12, 2012
What
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- 2971/1 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- deer skin ?, wool fibre, cotton fibre, moose hair, dye and beaver skin ?
- Part A
- height 27.0 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
- Part B
- height 28.0 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Dene
- Previous Owner
- Helmut Daniels and Inge Daniels
- Received from
- Helmut Daniels (Donor) and Inge Daniels (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in
- Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1954
- Ownership Date
- before September 12, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on September 12, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2971/0001 a-b