Boy's Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Herbert Nelson Ackley (American, 1858 - 1865)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Date1862-1865

MediumMachine-stitched prunella (wool and cotton), cotton, leather, and brass eyelets

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/8in. (13 x 6.4 x 20.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of George W. White

Object number1960.3.5a,b

DescriptionBlack prunella, front-lacing boy's boots, with black patent leather toe cap and low stacked heel. The toes are square. The lacing edge is faced and backed with leather. The uppers are lined with plain-woven white cotton. The soles are straight.

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