Boy's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Reverend John Richards Lambert
(American, 1858 - before 1900)
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1855
MediumHand-stitched leather and cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 1/8 x 2 x 5 1/4in. (5.4 x 5.1 x 13.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Martha R. Lambert
Object number1979.68.642a,b
DescriptionBlack leather shoes, with the upper slit for 1 3/4 inches from the throatline and punched with four pairs of eyelets for lacing. The shoes are seamed at the sides only; these side seams come up from the middle of the shoe and slant forward slightly, ending between the second and third eyelet. The eyelets are laced with a brown plaited cotton shoelace, with metal tips. The throatline and slit are bound with black/brown cotton tape. The toes are round and there is no heel. The uppers are lined with white twill-woven cotton; the sock lining is white plain-woven cotton. The soles are straight.
Status
Not on view
