kamik;
boot;
slipper
- Museum number
- Am1992,16.27.a-d
- Description
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Pair of child's boots or kamiks made of harbour or ranger seal skin, reversed tanned seal skin and cotton. The uppers, retaining fur externally, are made from a single panel sewn up at the back. The top has a hem of cotton containing a red cotton drawstring.The sole and vamp are made from two pieces of tanned seal skin and sewn directly to the upper. A slipper made of brushed white wool is inserted within each kamik.
- Production date
- 1990 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Height: 35 centimetres
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Length: 23 centimetres
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Width: 9 centimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1992
- Acquisition notes
- Price for the field collection as a whole, including acquisition 1992 Am5, £2307.00.
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Am1992,16.27.a-d
