Boy's Shoes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Lyonel Hutchinson Putnam (American, 1900 - 1988)

ShoemakerMade by Jordan Marsh Company

Dateabout 1902

MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with enamelled ferrous metal button

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 7/8in. (14.3 x 5.7 x 4.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Marcella Putnam

Object number1991.143.10a,b

DescriptionRed leather shoes, with an ankle strap extending from the back of the quarters. The strap closes with a red enamelled shank button at the approximate center of the ankle (the button has been moved, to make the strap opening a bit larger). The toes are round, and there is no heel. The throatline is round, and is bound, along with the straps, with red twill-woven cotton tape. The quarters are lined with white leather; the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock linings are white leather. The soles are slightly shaped for the right and left feet.

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