Miniature Overshoes

ShoemakerMade by Hayward Rubber Company (American)

Dateabout 1915-1935

MediumMolded rubber, glued cotton velvet and knitted and woven cotton

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1960.37.13a,b

DescriptionMiniature overshoes of tan velvet, with black rubber soles. The vamp and the back of the shoes are separate; the vamp is high and styled with a peak that would reach the ankle. The remnants of pale pink silk ribbon are stitched on either side of the shoes, suggesting that the shoes once tied with a bow across the vamp. The upper is lined with knitted beige cotton; the sock lining is woven beige cotton. Matching tan velvet lines the back part of the upper, at the sides only. The black rubber sole is molded with a low, broad heel, and with a tread in a diamond grid pattern. The words "WALES GOODYEAR" are molded into the waist of the sole.

Status

Not on view