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Woman's Boots

ShoemakerMade by Frye
Date1981
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with rubber top piece
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 16 x 3 1/2 x 9 3/4in. (40.6 x 8.9 x 24.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Blakelock
DescriptionOrangey-brown leather women's boots, with round toe and block-shaped stacked heel. The boots are seamed on each side. The vamp continues up the front of the ankle in a squared tongue-like extension. The seaming around the foot is triple top-stitched. The boots are lined with cream-colored leather. The seams are covered on the inside of the boot legs with strips of tan leather. The welted soles are shaped for the right and left foot.
Object number1995.53.0a,b
MarkingsThe back of the boots in the area of the heels are stamped; "FRYE".
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