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Moccasins

Object Details

Collection History
Acquired in the 1960s by John Landis Holden (1922-1998, a camping enthusiast and director of Camp Kooch-i-ching); donated to NMAI by John L. Holden in 1991.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
East or Woods Cree
Possible collector
John L. Holden, Non-Indian, 1922-1998
Previous owner
John L. Holden, Non-Indian, 1922-1998
Donor
John L. Holden, Non-Indian, 1922-1998
Date created
1960-1969
Object Name
Moccasins
Media/Materials
Moose hide/skin, rabbit skin/fur, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Sewn, overlay beadwork, lined
Dimensions
28 x 13 x 3 cm
Object Type
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
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