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Girl's Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Judith Anne Blakelock American, born 1992
Date1996
MediumMachine-stitched faux leather, vinyl, synthetic fleece, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 8 3/8 x 8 3/4 x 3 1/4in. (21.3 x 22.2 x 8.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Blakelock
DescriptionGirl's snow boots of white faux leather, decorated with a purple border around the foot, and a purple "strap" across the foot, simulating a strapped shoe. The front of the boot leg is decorated with a magenta shield with a purple heart shape in the center. Set into the heart is a clear plastic bubble covering a little plastic doll with blonde hair and a green dress. Behind the doll is a picture of a snowman. The back panel of the boot leg is printed with hearts and dots in magenta, purple, and turquoise. The boot closes with a white zipper on the side. The boot is thickly wadded and lined with white fleece. The sole is thick white plastic with a magenta stripe around the outside and across the waistline.
Object number2000.139.0a-b
MarkingsPrinted on the back of the heel within a yellow oval: "Polly / Pocket [and a heart]".
A printed label stitched into the side seam reads: "SIZE: 11/12 / STOCK NO: 25705 / ALL MAN MADE / MATERIALS / MADE IN CHINA" and on the reverse of this tag: "POLLY POCKET / [copyright] 1996 / Bluebird Toys (UK) Ltd. / Under License From / Origin Products Ltd."
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Girls Shoes and Original Box
    Judith Anne Blakelock
    1995
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    Laura G. Crocker
    1941-1945
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    Florence
    about 1975-1985
    Woman's Rompers
    Elizabeth Blakelock
    1990
    Gift of Marcella R. Putnam, 1959.60.26-.29 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Adabelle Canney Lyon
    Woman's Boots
    Elizabeth Blakelock
    1981
    Woman's Boots
    Cynthia Mary Holden
    1964-1967
    Gift of Marion M. Foskett, 1999.43.3a  © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    George Gilbert Shepard
    1918
    Inventory photograph, 2020.61.21, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
    Mardon Walker
    Inventory photograph
    Christopher Battalino
    about 1935
    1945.1.1394.2a,b
    Unknown
    about 1815-1830
    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Talcott Stanley, 1981.133.5a-b  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The …
    G. Fox and Co.
    1950-1955