Muesum Exhibit Rental 1 – Indigenous Snowshoe Collection
c. 1800’s – 1900’s, 19th – 20th century
Wood, babiche, cotton coth, glass, metal (nails)
120sq.ft. total recommended space for 8’ height x 15’ length display
M.878.541.21075
© Vintage Winter
This museum exhibit includes many variations of native made snowshoes – each with its unique story. Also included is professionally framed art with photos and text explaining history, creation, stories and traditions associated with snowshoes. Also included are antique Moccasins; the traditional choice for snowshoe footwear. Winter enthusiasts of all kinds will appreciate the history of the pieces in this exhibit.
Detail list:
- 19th century Eastern Woodlands Huron-Wendat ‘Bear Paw’ snowshoes
- Western Subartic Indian possibly Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) snowshoes
- Cree Indian Pom Pom snowshoes
- Western Subarctic Antique Trapper Snowshoe
- Miniture snowshoes believed to created by native children of the Eastern Subartic Innu or Naskapi tribe
- 2x Descriptive barn wood framed artwork (14"w x 26"l each)
- Professional descriptive labels
- Moccasins
