Boy's Boots
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Howard W. Lester
1876 - 1926
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1880
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with cotton lining and enamelled ferrous metal buttons.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2in. (14.6 x 10.8 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Stanley Rockwell
DescriptionBlack leather buttoned boots, with black patent leather toe caps. The top edge, button fly, and toe cap have scalloped edges. The button fly laps to the outside of the foot, and closes with five domed, black enamelled buttons. The toes are a wide rounded square and there is no heel. The uppers are lined with white leather along the top edge and with white twill-woven cotton throughout the rest. The sock lining is also white cotton. The soles are straight, not differentiated for right and left.
Object number1991.107.7a,b
MarkingsPrinted in blue ink on the cotton lining of the boots: "5M / 5562".Subject Terms
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