Pair of Child’s Moccasins

Native American , Great Basin region, Possibly Shoshone people, or possible Ute people

Early 20th century

  • Titles Pair of Child's Moccasins (Descriptive)
  • Medium animal hide, sinew, and glass beads
  • Dimensions each: 3 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 8 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.3 × 21.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Gift of George W. Ritchey and June S. Ritchey, AFI.68.2014a-b
  • Work Type moccasins
  • Classification Costume

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