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Mocassins, 1860s

Suede

This item is on display in the fashion section of the exhibition.

The Native American Huron people made these moccasins as souvenirs for tourists. They are decorated with red silk ribbon and intricate embroidery in dyed porcupine hair.

TWCMS: H16965

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