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Infant's Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mildred B. Yale American, 1907 - 1997
Date1937-1948
MediumMachine-stitched wool felt, with rayon shoelaces tipped with plastic, cardboard insole and rayon manufacturer's tag
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 4 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8in. (12.1 x 5.4 x 5.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Allen R. Yale
DescriptionWhite wool felt infant boots, in an open tab style. The boots lace up the center front with a white rayon shoelace, through three pairs of stitched eyelets. The boots are lined with matching wool felt along the eyelet and top edges, and in the heel area. The sole is felt. The sock lining is felt, over a cardboard insole.
Object number1985.94.12a,b
On View
Not on view
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2000.68.13a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Dom…
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