ca. 1830
Central&North America
Object qualities
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Objectfootwear: Moccasins
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Type of arts & crafts 1
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Type of arts & crafts 2
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MediumTanned leather, dye, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, and glass and metal beads
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SizeLeft: 5 1/2 Г— 5 Г— 8 5/8 in. (14 Г— 12.7 Г— 21.9 cm) Right: 5 1/4 Г— 4 1/8 Г— 8 3/4 in. (13.3 Г— 10.5 Г— 22.2 cm)
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Geography detailsPossibly made in
Central&North America -
Country today
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Dateca. 1830
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CultureMuscogee/ Creek, Native American
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Women constructed each delicate yet functional center-seam moccasin from a single piece of dyed hide. This pair of moccasins, likely worn on special occasions, features elaborate floral and zigzag patterns. They are embroidered with tiny trade beads strung on a cotton thread with a stiffened tip and then secured to the hide with a needle and thread. The golden beads on the toes are metal, a valuable trade good, and the silk lining allowed the wearer to reveal a glint of luxury fabric at the ankle.