Miniature Boots Item Number: Na1072 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of miniature boots. Light brown sole stitched to brown upper with seam up one side. Two white thongs cross over the foot, wrap around the ankle, and tie. The white border around the top of each boot is decorated with black stitching, and has a red strip woven in.
History Of Use
Accessory from doll made by artist.
Cultural Context
toy;children's amusement
Item History
- Made by Martha Washington (Maker) in Kotzebue, Alaska, USA during 1941
- Collected during 1941
- Owned by S. J. Newcomb before October 15, 1985
- Received from S. J. Newcomb (Donor) on October 15, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Martha Washington (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- S. J. Newcomb
- Received from
- S. J. Newcomb (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- during 1941
- Collection Date
- during 1941
- Ownership Date
- before October 15, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on October 15, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 48
- Accession Number
- 1061/0004 a-b