Moccasins decorated with a Floral Motif and Red Berries

Cree
First Nation
Subarctic

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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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