Beaded baby moccasins
Historical artifact -- moccasins
Identifier:
H535Description
Small baby moccasins made by Chipeta for Mr. Jones (donor) who knew Chipeta through William Thompson (a friend to the family). Chipeta chewed on the soles to soften the leather.Moccasins are of tan-brown leather with beadwork (green, blue, and orange beads). Beadwork covers entire edge of moccasin with a strip across and down the front of each moccasins.
Mint colored beads with orange/red and blue/black designs.