Rachel Salsbury (Rachel Samuels/Mrs. Nate Salsbury), Non-Indian, 1856-1937 Search this
Donor:
Rachel Salsbury (Rachel Samuels/Mrs. Nate Salsbury), Non-Indian, 1856-1937 Search this
Object Name:
Moccasins
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Edge beaded , lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Place:
Oklahoma; USA (inferred)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Nate Salsbury (1846-1902, a theatrical agent and principal owner of Buffalo Bill's "Wild West" Show in New York City); donated to MAI in 1921 by Nate Salsbury's widow, Rachel Samuels Salsbury (1856-1937).
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