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1948.  Wind River Shoshone beaded moccasins, made by Ellen Washakie.   These were made as a Christmas gift to Ellen's mother.  Ellen Washakie was married to George Washakie, a son of Chief Washakie.   Braintanned buckskin, seed beads, cotton thread, soft sole.  Courtesy private collection.

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