Native American Moccasin

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Kentucky State Parks

Name/Title

Native American Moccasin

Entry/Object ID

JJA.2026.1.1

Description

This object is a single beaded moccasin owned by John James Audubon. Audubon acquired this shoe in 1843 on the Missouri River Expedition. It is believed to be from the Blackfeet, however it is not known for sure. The moccasin was donated by Joel Glenn on behalf of the Dr. Garrick Bailey Estate.

Collection

Dr. Garrick Bailey Collection

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Possibly manufactured by the Blackfeet.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Shoe , Native American

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Length

7-1/4 in