Man's Boots
ShoemakerMade by
Dr. P. Kahler & Son
American
Dateabout 1895
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with enameled metal buttons and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 11in. (14.6 x 8.9 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionWhole-foxed, ankle-high men's buttoned boots. The foxing is black patent leather, with a decorative V-shaped toe cap. The top is black leather with a dull finish. The button fly edge is smooth and laps to the outside of the foot, closing with six black enameled, dome-shaped, shank buttons. The toe shape is round, and the stacked heels are 3/4 inch high. The boot is lined with ecru twill-woven cotton, and the button side is lined with brown leather. A twill-woven tape loop inside the center back seam is provided to assist in pulling on the boot.
Object number1950.50.0a,b
MarkingsWoven tape label, yellow on black, stitched to the lining at the ankle: "Dr. P. Kahler & Sons / 928 & 930 Broadway, N.Y."Subject Terms
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