Infant's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Frederick Gay
American, born 1880
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1880
MediumMachine-stitched silk and cotton, with ceramic and metal buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 4 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/2in. (10.2 x 8.6 x 3.8cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Gardner C. Goldthwaite
DescriptionInfant booties made of pale pink satin with a silk warp and cotton weft. The booties have a button opening, with the button fly lapped to the outside of the foot. The buttons are white ceramic with metal shanks. The seams and edges of the booties are covered with cream silk tape. The toes are embroidered with cream silk in a rose design. The center front seam is covered with featherstitching. The sole, which is a darker pink satin, is shaped with square toes; it is flat and straight. The booties are lined with a cream cotton flannel, with a long, brushed nap.
Object number1969.22.1a-b
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1855-1875
about 1885-1895
about 1885