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Man's moccasins

Object Details

Collection History
Collected or acquired by Brigadier General Guy Vernor Henry (1839-1899, US Army, 9th Cavalry), probably between 1876 and 1890; inherited by his son Major General Guy Vernor Henry, Jr. (1875-1967); donated to MAI by Major General Guy Vernor Henry, Jr. in 1966.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Sioux
Previous owner
Brigadier General Guy Vernor Henry, Non-Indian, 1839-1899
Major General Guy Vernor Henry, Jr., Non-Indian, 1875-1967
Donor
Major General Guy Vernor Henry, Jr., Non-Indian, 1875-1967
Object Name
Man's moccasins
Media/Materials
Deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Edge beaded , lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
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