Man's Uniform Boots
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Colonel Thomas T. Welles
(American)
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1880
MediumHand-stitched and pegged leather, with metal heel reinforcement
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 16 1/2 x 4 x 11in. (41.9 x 10.2 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1966.136.2a,b
DescriptionDark leather boot, with broad, rounded square toe and stacked heel. The front of the boot is higher than the back, sloping up from the side seam; this section on boot ".a" is created with a separate piece of leather. Behind the side seam, boot straps are inserted into a horizontal cut in the leather and stitched. The sole is pegged; the front of the sole is built up with one layer of leather. The waist of the sole has been stamped with a decorative line. The heel is reinforced with a horseshoe-shaped piece of steel.
Status
Not on view
