Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Lewis Fox family
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1925
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and leather, with brass ornament and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/8 x 3 x 10in. (11.1 x 7.6 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro and Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWomens' "colonial" shoes of tan, plain-woven cotton with a slightly nubby texture imitating handspun linen. The shoes are styled with imitation latchets under a "buckle" ornament of brass and the same tan cotton, backed by a pointed tongue. The toes are pointed and the slightly tapered, stacked leather heel is 1 1/ 2 inches high. The welted sole is shaped for the right and left foot
Object number1980.87.32a,b
MarkingsWritten in ink on the underside of the tongue on each shoe is the serial number "8549".Subject Terms
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- G. Fox & Co.
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