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Moccasins

Object Details

Collection History
Made for Nathan Kleinhandler in 1943 when he was stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska; donated to NMAI by Nathan Kleinhandler in 2017.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Tanana (attributed)
Collector
Nathan Kleinhandler, Non-Indian
Previous owner
Nathan Kleinhandler, Non-Indian
Donor
Nathan Kleinhandler, Non-Indian
Date created
1943
Object Name
Moccasins
Media/Materials
Sheepskin (domestic sheep), fur, glass bead/beads, thread, sinew, yarn
Techniques
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Dimensions
24.0 x 8.0 x 19.0 cm
Object Type
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
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