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Woman's leather moccasins with beaded floral designs / Unknown

Essay/Description

Beaded leather moccasins with geometric designs.

Curatorial Remarks

The construction resembles the Osage, but the bead work does not. Late 19th century - early 20th century women's moccasins were typically worn around the house and used for domestic purposes. Maroon like red colored beads indicate late 19th century.

Tags: women's moccasins, soft sole, orange, light pink, light blue, gold, floral designs, bead work
People: possibly Osage or Pawnee
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Woman's leather moccasins with beaded floral designs
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Osage or Pawnee
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Period: 
Historic
Place: 
United States of America
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, glass, ribbon
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
William Patterson Collection
Accession No: 
84.2322a-b
Department: 
Not On View

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