This style of pointed-toe moccasin was common among many nations. Floral designs embroidered with a combination of buttonhole and satin stitches were also shared widely in the late 1800s. The delicate stitching around the vamps was accentuated with rows of colourful wrapped silk piping.

Men’s Moccasins

Métis/Ininiwak/Anishininiwak/Nehethowuk/Nîhithaw ; Central/Northern Manitoba or Saskatchewan

Smoked moose hide, bleached caribou hide, silk thread.

1890-1910

Winnipegosis Museums and Historical Society

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You can see this work in person at

mámawihitowin | Ganaagishkwadaadiwin | Asenbli | Rencontre | Gathering : Indigenous Beadwork, Embroidery and Quillwork

Presented by the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library & Ross House Museum

On exhibit in the Shirley Richardson Craft Gallery

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library | C2 Centre for Craft

1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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The exhibit website and catalogue is available at:

http://www.sevenoakshouse.ca/gathering.html

The Winnipegosis Museum was honoured to be able to share these belongings with the Seven Oaks House Museum for their Beadwork, Embroidery and Quillwork display!