Miniature Boots
ShoemakerMade by
Goodyear Rubber Company
American
Dateabout 1893
MediumMolded rubber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 5/8in. (4.4 x 7 x 1.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionMiniature black rubber boots, styled with an oval toe and knock-on type heel. The front of the boot leg is higher than the back. The tops of the boots have two loops for boot straps. Around the ankle area a decorative line is molded; above this on one side is molded the words: "WALES / GOODYEAR / SHOE CO / NAUGATUCK / CONN."
Object number1985.97.2a,b
Markings"WALES/GOODYEAR" on the sole of the shoe. "-WALES~/ GOODYEAR/ SHOE CO/ -.-/ NAUGATUCK/ CONN" on top of boot. Box covers: "WALES/ GOODYEAR/ Factories/ at NAUGATUCK/ CONN. U.S.A." Box inside: "World's/ SOUVENIR/ Fair/ CHICAGO/ 1893"NotesHistorical Note: These miniature shoes were made by Goodyear Company in Naugatuck, Connecticut as souvenirs for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.Subject Terms
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