Boy's Boots

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Howard W. Lester (1876 - 1926)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1880

MediumMachine-stitched leather, with cotton lining and enamelled ferrous metal buttons.

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2in. (14.6 x 10.8 x 5.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Stanley Rockwell

Object number1991.107.7a,b

DescriptionBlack leather buttoned boots, with black patent leather toe caps. The top edge, button fly, and toe cap have scalloped edges. The button fly laps to the outside of the foot, and closes with five domed, black enamelled buttons. The toes are a wide rounded square and there is no heel. The uppers are lined with white leather along the top edge and with white twill-woven cotton throughout the rest. The sock lining is also white cotton. The soles are straight, not differentiated for right and left.

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