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Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.12 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Child's moccasin
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.12 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society

Child's moccasin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Walter Treadway Huntington American, born 1909
Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mary Margaret Huntington American, born 1911
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.
Object number2016.21.12
Subject Terms
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Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1910-1920
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Walter Treadway Huntington
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Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1910-1920
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Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
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Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
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Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
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Unknown
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Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1911
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Georgette Auerbach
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