Description

A single unit of a child's moccassin. A flower has been beaded onto the tip, orange outer petals with white inner petals, and a pink anther in the middle with some green leaves/vines extending out, and red accent beads nearby. The heel tab shows signs of light fraying, and weathering, and the heel counter has collapsed. Part of the raw hide ties have crumbled off, but a majority remains intact. Some of the material shows light signs of fading and thinning. Some of the threading on the left side is separating. The sole shows signs of use-wear.

Notes

No other supporting documentation for this collection have been recorded.

Donated by the Clayburn Village Community Society on May.15, 2023.

Collected by Cyril Holbrow throughout his lifetime (1921-2021,) Found while living on his farming properties- he was a naturalist and knew the area very well. He donated his finds to the Clayburn Village Community Society.

Provenance

Exact provenience is unknown.

Items were found in the Clayburn and Maple Grove areas within Abbotsford.