Boots Item Number: 3194/9 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mukluks. Tall boots are made of soft hide, fully lined on the interior with white synthetic fleece. Long, wide fringe hangs from the top of the boot, with a braided bow with tassels at back. Shaft is sewn to foot at ankle, and a thong is threaded here for adjusting the fit. Toe panel is decorated with bright beading of a blue flower with green and orange foliage and white twigs.
Item History
- Made by Tiona Morris (Maker) in Big Trout Lake, Ontario, Canada during 1983
- Owned by Karen Gale and Robert Gale before August 15, 2016
- Received from Robert Gale (Donor) and Karen Gale (Donor) on August 15, 2016
What
- Name
- Boots
- Identification Number
- 3194/9 a-b
- Type of Item
- boot
- Material
- moose skin and glass
- Part A
- height 43.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 32.0 cm
- Part B
- height 43.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 28.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Anishinaabe: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
- Creator
- Tiona Morris (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Karen Gale and Robert Gale
- Received from
- Robert Gale (Donor) and Karen Gale (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Big Trout Lake, Ontario, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before August 15, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on August 15, 2016
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3194/0009 a-b