Woman's Boots
ShoemakerMade by
H. Wireman
American
Dateabout 1880
MediumMachine-stitched leather, enameled metal, leather-covered wooden heel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 8 3/4in. (21.6 x 6 x 22.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen D. Perkins
DescriptionBlue leather buttoned boots, with a rounded square toe and Louis heel. The button fly is scalloped and laps to the outside of the boot. The ten domed shank buttons on each boot are blue enameled metal. The boot is stitched with contrasting white thread. The interior of the boot is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The soles are made for right and left feet.
Object number1984.94.25a,b
MarkingsStamped into sole: "H. WIREMAN PHILADA." The name of H. Wireman is written over Philada. so that is arches over it in a half-circle.InscribedWritten in ink on the lining near the top of both shoes: "2 M"Subject Terms
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