Miniature Boots
ShoemakerMade by
Woonsocket Rubber Company
American
Dateabout 1890-1895
MediumMolded rubber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 3/4 x 5/8 x 1 7/8in. (7 x 1.6 x 4.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of E. J. and L. J. Cossette
DescriptionMolded black rubber miniature boot. The boot top is higher in the front than in the back. The foot of the boot is styled with a high instep and round toe. The rubber is molded to suggest a separate sole and a knock-on heel. Originally, the top edge of the boot had two loops (bootstraps), but they are now broken. "PAT'D. JAN. 27. 1885 / WOONSOCKET / RUBBER / CO" is molded into the side of the boot.
Object number1995.62.3a,b
Markings"PAT'D. JAN. 27. 1885" and "WOONSOCKET/ RUBBER/ CO." is molded into the rubber on the side of the boot.Subject Terms
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