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.Status
Not on view