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Montana Crow Beaded Moccasins - DeVore's Saddlery

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Montana Crow Beaded Moccasins - DeVore's Saddlery
The lot features a set of beaded hide Montana Crow Moccasins dating to circa 1950-1970's from DeVore's Saddlery Helena, Montana. The set shows Indian tanned hide, soft Indian tanned hide soles with foot worn patina, trade thread sewing and glass trade seed beadwork in a classic Montana Crow pattern. The set shows the original Indian tanned hide tongue and ties straps along with a fancy beaded ankle border. Provenance: From the estate collection of Lloyd Kent and Phyllis DeVore passed owners of the historic DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. Helena Saddlery of Helena, MONT. Was founded in 1890 and was the predecessor to DeVore Saddlery. Upon Lloyd Kent DeVore’s (also referred to as L. Kent) college graduation he purchased his father Lloyd’s business, the Helena Saddlery and Tent on Lawrence Street, and renamed it DeVore’s Saddlery in circa 1950. Kent learned his craft from some local greats such as Jack Miller and George Hargrave who also worked for DeVore’s. Both L. Kent and his bride Phyllis have since passed away and these pieces are being offered by the family estate. Each measures 9"L by 4"W by 2.75"H.