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Boot

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1878

GUSN

GUSN-46305

Description

Beige kid ankle boots; decorative topstitching; scalloped edged side; button closure w/ 9 tan small buttons; rounded square toe; round throat; 2 - 3/4" vamp; center front and back seams; sole has narrow waist, which is stained black; 1/4" sole shaped for left and right; 7/8" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boots
footwear
leather
linen (material)
stitching
machine-made
Girls' clothing
Linen
Hand Stitched
BOOT

Inscription

Both shoes stamped on lining: ""M/ 13 1/2/ 74"" Both shoes embossed on sole: ""13 1/2/ M""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1960.68AB

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