Man's Shoe
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1835-1850
MediumHand-stitched leather with iron nails
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 x 4 1/2 x 9 3/4in. (10.2 x 11.4 x 24.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Sharp's Rifle Manufacturing Company
Object number1866.3.4
DescriptionThick leather, welted, square-toed work shoe with iron nails hammered into the sole and heel. The heel is the depth of one layer of leather, with closely placed rectangular-headed nails extending about half an inch from the bottom. The nails hammered into the sole have round heads. Tabs extend from the quarters and are punched twice on each side for lacing. The interior of the shoe has heel stiffener that attaches to the edge of the vamp.
NotesResearch Note: Peter Oakley, Old Sturbridge Village program assistant for the shoe shop, remarked that these shoes are possibly from the British Isles, mid-nineteenth century. Note the similarity of this shoe with accession number 1857.8.0 a,b. (Bassett 7/23/2001)Status
On view
