Infant's Boots
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with enameled ferrous metal buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 4 1/4in. (8.3 x 4.4 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionBrown leather toddler's boot, with buttons on the side. The top edge and the button fly are scalloped. The scallops, buttonholes, and the vamp edge are outlined with white topstitching. The button fly laps to the outside of the foot, and closes with shanked metal buttons which have a bronze finish. The top edge and button fly are lined with pale blue leather. The rest of the upper is lined with white plain-woven cotton.
Object number1962.102.0a,b
MarkingsThe bottom of the sole is stamped/; "PATD / JUNE 9, / -85-" and "1".Subject Terms
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