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Object #     1999-75/20
Object name     Basketry Socks
Culture of Origin     Unangax, Sugpiaq, Attributed
Materials     Grass
Techniques     Twined
Dimensions     H: 8 x 8.6 in, W: 2.8 x 3.5 in, L: 9.7 x 10 in
Exhibit Label    

Grass socks are worn inside mukluks for insulation and to
wick away moisture.

Source     Mr. John A. Putnam
Credit     Gift of John and Grace Putnam
 

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