Moccasins decorated with a Floral Motif and Red Berries
Cree
First Nation
Subarctic
mid-late 19th century
Buckskin, silk thread, porcupine quills, sinew, wool, and cloth
Overall: 10 1/16 in. (25.5 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of Mrs. William M. Leeds
13.137.4094G
Geography
Place Made: Canada, North America
Period
19th century
Object Name
Clothing: Footwear
Research Area
Native American
Native American: Subarctic
Not on view
Inscriptions
Marks: "1900" written on bottom of sole of each.
Exhibition History
Native American Designs of the Northern Woodlands, Alvin P. Gutman Gallery, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, February 20, 1995-February 9, 1997.
Provenance
Possibly belonged to Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce; probably acquired by William M. Leeds (1829-1886) during his time working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, about 1876-1879; to his wife, Catharine G. Lockwood Leeds (1825-1913), New York; given to present collection, about 1879-1888; catalogued, 1913.
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