Man's Boots
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Wells Cheney Sr.
(American, 1888 - 1965)
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Date1917-1918
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with metal buckle and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 18 x 4 x 18 1/4in. (45.7 x 10.2 x 46.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George W. Cheney, Jr.
Object number1982.15.0a,b
DescriptionBrown leather, knee-high boots with round toe and 3/4-inch stacked leather heel. The vamp of the boot is cut in a decorative point, which extends up the front of the ankle. The boots are seamed around the foot, and at the center back (this seam is covered by a narrow strip of leather, which is cut one with the back heel area of the boot). The ankle of the right boot is surrounded by a separate narrow strip of leather, which is buckled. A gusset is set into the top of the boot, with lacing over it to adjust the fit. The lining is leather. The welted soles are shaped for the right and left foot.
Status
Not on view
