Boy's Boots
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Herbert Nelson Ackley
American, 1858 - 1865
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Date1862-1865
MediumMachine-stitched prunella (wool and cotton), cotton, leather, and brass eyelets
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/8in. (13 x 6.4 x 20.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George W. White
DescriptionBlack prunella, front-lacing boy's boots, with black patent leather toe cap and low stacked heel. The toes are square. The lacing edge is faced and backed with leather. The uppers are lined with plain-woven white cotton. The soles are straight.
Object number1960.3.5a,b
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