Penobscot Mourning Moccasins
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Item 1475
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Pale deerskin moccasins, tongue and wide side cuffs of appliqued cloth. Geometric cloth and white beaded pattern. Inscribed on the moccasins: G. Robie May 9, 1834 P.F.G. Robie and Feby 4th G left for Bangor.
Other Information
- Title: Penobscot Mourning Moccasins
- Creation Date: circa 1834
- Subject Date: circa 1834
- County: Penobscot
- State: ME
- Media: leather, beads
- Local Code: 1993.28
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Indians of North America--Maine
Penobscot Indians
Penobscot Indians--Clothing & dress
Native American artifacts
Penobscot art
Indian beadwork
People
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Ceremonial
Color image
Museum object
Native Americans
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