Snowshoe pictureSnowshoes: A Gift From Gluskabe - Maine Indian Snowshoes
Introduction
Maine Indian Snowshoes
Northeastern Snowshoes
Franco-American Snowshoes
Contemporary Snowshoes
Miniature Snowshoes
Exhibit Credits

Penobscot Square-toed Snowshoes
19th Century

Frank Speck refers to this style as an old Penobscot style in vogue in the l800s. The long tail provided additional stability in deep snow.

Loaned by the Abbe Museum

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