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1840-1849
GUSN-15514
Black; ankle strap (no button or tie) w/ 3 pairs punched eyes; silk tape trim (probably was black); white cloth lining; brown sole.
shoes (footwear)
footwear
cotton (textile)
stitching
leather
Children's clothing
Leather
Cotton
Hand Stitched
SHOES
Printed label on inner sole of A only: the label is incomplete: ""Boot -- Store,/ WASHINGTON STREET,/ Warranted BOSTON./ warranted Rips mended gratis."" (w/ a hand pointing at end) Also on sole is written: ""1 1/2"" (probably size)
Unknown
1.375 (H) (inches)
Estate of Miss Frances R. Morse
1929.343AB
Massachusetts (United States)
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