AN ESKIMO PARKA AND PAIR OF MOCCASINS
AN ESKIMO PARKA AND PAIR OF MOCCASINS

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AN ESKIMO PARKA AND PAIR OF MOCCASINS
the parka, of classic hooded form, constructed of seal intestines pieced together with thread, edged with printed cotton cloth; the moccasins, constructed of seal skin, each crimped at the toe and heel, decorated with a geometric design of contrasting light and dark fur on the vamp, a painted red band encircling the foot and enclosing small geometric elements at the toe, fur around the ankle
Lengths: the parka, 54½ in. (138.4 cm.) across the arms; the moccasins, 10½ in. (26.7 cm.) each (3)

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