Infant's Boot

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Matie Bacon

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1870-1880

MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with metal eyelets

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 1/2 x 5 5/8 x 2in. (14 x 14.3 x 5.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Matie Bacon Carpenter

Object number1968.19.7

DescriptionTan leather, closed-tab toddler's boot. The top edge is scalloped, as is the edge of the vamp. A decorative line of stitching borders the vamp edge. The boot toe is round and the stacked heel is half an inch high. The boots laces up the center front through ten metal eyelets; the shoelace is plaited tan cotton. The lacing is backed with a narrow leather tongue. The top edge of the boot is lined with matching leather; the rest of the upper is lined with tan twill-woven cotton. The sole is straight, not shaped for the right or left foot.

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