Miniature Overshoes

ShoemakerMade by Goodyear Rubber Company (American)

Dateabout 1890-1915

MediumMolded rubber over knitted cotton lining, woven cotton sock lining

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 1/2 x 1 x 3 1/8in. (3.8 x 2.5 x 7.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of E. J. and L. J. Cossette

Object number1995.62.1a,b

DescriptionMolded black rubber miniature overshoe, with a low heel and pointed throatline. The shoes are lined in the upper with knitted tan cotton; the sock lining is woven tan cotton. The soles are molded with a diamond tread pattern. The waist of the sole is molded with the words "WALES / GOODYEAR."

NotesHistorical Note: These shoes were made by the Goodyear Rubber Company in Naugatuck, Connecticut, and used as commericial samples.

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