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Explorer's Leather Pouch

Sunday, July 28, 1805. ...The greater part of the men, having yesterday put their deer skins in water, were this day engaged in dressing them for the purpose of making clothing...making them into moccasins and leggings.
Coues Edition of the Journals of Lewis and Clark

Lewis and Clark and the mountain men who followed them developed close relationships with the Native tribes of the regions they traveled through. They adopted the customs and practices of the Indians, making use of their apparel and equipment. A trapper or explorer would carry a leather pouch, holding food such as berries and jerky, pipes, extra moccasins, sewing kit, bullets and powder and hunting equipment. Under the instruction of artist Ellen Miffitt, students will make their own, decorated, faux leather pouch featuring the image of the Lewis & Clark Peace and Friendship Medallion.

Under the instruction of artist Ellen Miffit, students will make their own faux leather pouch featuring the image of the Lewis and Clark Peace and Friendship Medallion. Using faux leather, beads, and shells students will design and create their own explorer's pouch.

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