Girl's Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Marie Christine Battalino (American)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1935

MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with metal eyelets, and cotton shoelaces with metal tips

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 4 3/4in. (7.3 x 5.4 x 12.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Marie Peichert

Object number1995.115.10a,b

DescriptionShiny black leather toddler's boots, with an open tab front lacing. The toes are a broad, rounded square and the sole is flat. The center front closes with a black cotton shoestring laced through five pairs of enameled black metal eyelets, backed by a black leather tongue. The top edge of the boot is lined with black cotton sateen; the rest of the upper is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white faux leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left feet.

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