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Moccasin

Datec. 1875
MediumBuckskin, glass beads
ClassificationsCostumes
Dimensions10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (26.7 x 16.5 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase
Object number81.802.1
DescriptionSoft sole moccasin of one-piece construction, having supplementary cuffs and beadwork panel on instep. Vamp panels solidly covered with spot-stitch beadwork in pink, green, white and yellow, creating stylized symmetrical floral patterns. Cuffs partially beaded in navy, two shades of blue, pink and green, all outlined with white, forming stylized floral pattern. Cuffs edged with brown cotton ribbon, with white beads on one side, blue on the other.
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