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Bootee

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-34479

Description

Blue-green; ankle high trimmed w/ blue silk ribbon; 3 pairs punched eyes; rounded toe; deeper blue-green sole; white lining; green inner sole; tongue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bootees (infant footwear)
footwear
cotton (textile)
stitching
kidskin
Children's clothing
Kid
Cotton
Hand Stitched
BOOTEE

Inscription

Handwritten in soles near toe: ""2""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lydia G. Chace

Accession Number

1931.1788AB

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