Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Moccasin (pair) |
shoe |
Object Number | ABDUA:5605 |
Other Number | 30+2A(?) |
Brief Description | Multi-coloured floral beadwork design with traces of yellow paint background to the floral design. Made in 4 parts: sole, upper (inc. vamp and quarter), cuff, tongue. Underneath cuff: red felt 'stroud' edged with a faded light blue ribbon and dark green silk trim with cut metallic beads sewn on with cotton thread. Little tag at the heel. Separate sole, stitched to the upper, not worn. Probably created for teenage boys. |
Dimensions | L: 254mm, W: 88mm; L: 257mm, W: 87mm |
Materials | leather, buck skin, glass beads, cloth, felt, silk, metal beads |
Technique | beadwork |
Maker | Blackfoot (?) |
Place Key | North America, United States of America, Canada, Northern Plains |
Aquisition Source | Miller, Mrs A Bruce |
Aquisition Date | 03/11/1934 |