Child's moccasin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Walter Treadway Huntington
American, born 1909
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Margaret Huntington
American, born 1911
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Clark Chester Huntington
born 1905
Dateabout 1910-1920
Mediumsuede, felt, plastic, cotton twill, linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Length of sole) 6 5/8 x (Height at heel) 3in. (16.8 x 7.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Buchan.
DescriptionSingle moccasin, with a suede sole, pink linen lined brown velvet heel and red twill top. The heel portion is decorated with two strings of white beads. The front is decorated with additional strings of white beads following the contour of the toe, with heavy beading in gold, red, white, green and clear in a design that could be an arrow or a tree. The heel and toe area are sewn to the suede sole by hand. The fabric toe is backed with a thin piece of leather.
Worn by Walter, Mary or Clark Huntington of Windsor, Connecticut.
Worn by Walter, Mary or Clark Huntington of Windsor, Connecticut.
Object number2016.21.12
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