Miniature Overshoes
ShoemakerProbably made by
Hayward Rubber Company
(American)
Dateabout 1885-1915
MediumMolded rubber with knitted and woven cotton lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 3 1/2in. (4.8 x 3 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1960.37.10a-b
DescriptionBlack rubber miniature overshoes, with a peaked throatline, rounded square toe, and short heel. The rubber is molded across the vamp with a line reflecting the peaked throatline. The bottoms are molded with treads of a fine dotted grid pattern. The inside of the overshoes' uppers are lined with knitted brown cotton fabric; the sock lining is woven brown cotton fabric.
Status
Not on view
