Woman's Overshoe

ShoemakerMade by Hayward Rubber Company (American)

Dateabout 1830-1855

MediumRubber, lined with hand-stitched leather, wool and cotton, and bound with silk tape

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x length): 2 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 8 7/8in. (6.7 x 7.3 x 22.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1960.37.36

DescriptionWoman's overshoe, made of dark rubber and lined in the heel area with leather and in the forepart with a napped fabric (probably cotton with wool). The vamp is slit and turned back. The throatline and slit are bound with black silk tape. The overshoe has a rounded toe. The sock lining is a layer of leather overlaid with plain-woven white cotton. There is no separate sole.

Status

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