Child's Boot
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Bidwell family
(American)
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895-1905
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with non-ferrous metal eyelets and cotton shoelace with non-ferrous metal tips
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 4 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/4in. (11.1 x 6.7 x 4.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Filley Bidwell
Object number1957.18.30
DescriptionRed morrocco leather child's boot, with a closed tab center front lacing. The boot closes with an orange-red cotton shoelace with metal tips, laced through five metal eyelets; there is no tongue. The vamp and outer edges of the quarters are outlined with machine-stitched herringbone or featherstitching. The toes are round and the tan leather sole is flat and straight. The upper is lined with ecru twill-woven cotton; the sock lining is plain-woven white cotton.
Status
Not on view
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