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Girl's Shoe

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Marie Christine Battalino (American)

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. (American, founded 1847)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1945

MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with metal eyelets

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 7 1/8in. (10.5 x 7.3 x 18.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Marie Peichert

Object number1995.115.13

DescriptionChild's open-tab, ankle-high boot for the right foot. The boot laces through eight pairs of eyelets which are backed with metal grommets. This opening is backed by a matching leather tongue; the tongue is lined with cotton wadding. The toe is broadly rounded, and the welted sole has a spring heel. The topline and laced edges of the boot are lined with ecru leather; the rest of the upper is lined with white plain-woven cotton. There is no sock lining, but a piece of white leather in the heel area. The boot was probably originally white, but is now dirty and discolored to an overall mottled brown.

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