Boy's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Lyonel Hutchinson Putnam
American, 1900 - 1988
ShoemakerMade by
Jordan Marsh Company
Dateabout 1902
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with enamelled ferrous metal button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 7/8in. (14.3 x 5.7 x 4.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Marcella Putnam
DescriptionRed leather shoes, with an ankle strap extending from the back of the quarters. The strap closes with a red enamelled shank button at the approximate center of the ankle (the button has been moved, to make the strap opening a bit larger). The toes are round, and there is no heel. The throatline is round, and is bound, along with the straps, with red twill-woven cotton tape. The quarters are lined with white leather; the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock linings are white leather. The soles are slightly shaped for the right and left feet.
Object number1991.143.10a,b
MarkingsThe sock lining of the right shoe is printed in pale green in script lettering: "JordanMarshCo."Stamped near the waist of the sole on each shoe: "3 1/4" and "O".
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