Child's Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Wadsworth family (American)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1895-1905

MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, wtih ceramic and metal buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/4in. (14.9 x 9.8 x 5.7cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Elsie Schmalz

Object number1999.157.1a,b

DescriptionChild's buttoned boots, with white leather top and black patent leather whole fox. The button fly laps to the outside of the foot, and is fastened with five white ceramic buttons with metal shanks. The toe shape is a broad, rounded square. The topline is slanted up towards the front of the ankle. There is no heel. The boots are lined with white cotton sateen. The sock lining is white twill-woven cotton. The soles are very slightly shaped for the right and left foot.

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