Woman's Overshoe

ShoemakerMade by Hayward Rubber Company American

Dateabout 1865-1875

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, coated with rubber; rubber sole with metal nails

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 9 3/4in. (17.5 x 6.7 x 24.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionWoman's ankle-high overshoe of plain-woven cotton coated with black rubber. The overshoe has a buckle closure on one side. The straight sole is black rubber, with a half-inch heel. It is nailed along the edges of the waist. The sole is heavy and stiff, and has broken across the waist because it didn't bend with the foot as the wearer walked. The upper is lined with twill-woven cotton.

Object number1960.37.37

Notesadverts for the rubber company are included in poly bag, found in Hoadley storage with note for the 1960.37 shoe collection- SD 2/29/2016

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