Name/Title
Moccasin ShoesEntry/Object ID
2009.076.001 a-bDescription
Pair of moccasins with fur trim. Beaded design in yellow, orange, blue, white, green, and clear. Top has floral design forming a multicolored rose. Beaded design on the heel forms a pink, yellow, white, and orange sun. c. 1960s.
A) left moccasin
B) right moccasin
"The moccasins were donated by Mr. Bill Houston who was a superintendent of works at the Dawson City Airport at the time of its construction during the war. Mr. Houston traded sugar, tea, flour and coffee with the Indians for various items. Mr. Houston said they flew into remote areas such as Fort Snag especially to trade with the isolated peoples." [accession register for entry 978. .059, see note]
Donor form states they one of three pairs of mocassins donated by Bill Houston and were made by "Fort Snag Indians".Acquisition
Accession
2009.076Source (if not Accessioned)
Houston, BillNotes
Accession Date: 03-Feb-10
Mode of Acquisition: GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
MoccasinNomenclature Primary Object Term
ShoeNomenclature Sub-Class
FootwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
shoes, moccasins shoesClass
Personal Objects - Clothing - FootwearCreated By
Silver, ChristieCreate Date
July 20, 2016Update Date
September 24, 2025