Child's Boots
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Wadsworth family
American
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895-1905
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, wtih ceramic and metal buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/4in. (14.9 x 9.8 x 5.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elsie Schmalz
DescriptionChild's buttoned boots, with white leather top and black patent leather whole fox. The button fly laps to the outside of the foot, and is fastened with five white ceramic buttons with metal shanks. The toe shape is a broad, rounded square. The topline is slanted up towards the front of the ankle. There is no heel. The boots are lined with white cotton sateen. The sock lining is white twill-woven cotton. The soles are very slightly shaped for the right and left foot.
Object number1999.157.1a,b
MarkingsStamped inside in blue ink: "10 D 5297".Subject Terms
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