Woman's Overshoes
MakerMade by
Ball Brand
American
Dateabout 1955-1965
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fibers, with possibly some cotton; metal button, rubber sole and elastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x length): 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 9 3/4in. (18.4 x 8.9 x 24.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWomen's ankle-high overshoes, or galoshes, of black synthetic fabric, glued to a rubber sole. The upper is stitched with a center front and center back seam; it also covers the 1 3/4-inch-high, Louis-style heel. The top of the boot has an elastic loop to attach to a black button/grommet that is mounted at the outside of the foot, four inches below and slightly forward of the ankle area. The upper is lined with blue knitted fabric with a fuzzy surface. The platform of the overshoe is shaped to accomodate a heeled shoe. The black rubber sole follows the contour of the bottom of the foot and over the heel.
Object number1995.30.8a,b
MarkingsMolded into the waist of the sole, within a diamond shape: "FIRST QUALITY / BALL BRAND [TRADE MARK appears within a red circle] / MISHAWAKA INDIANA".Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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