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Bootee

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-48827

Description

Cream w/ blue scalloped trim at ankle; blue and cream tassel ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bootees (infant footwear)
footwear
crocheting
wool (textile)
Infant's Clothing
Crocheted
BOOTEE

Inscription

Handwritten note tied at ankle--note is torn (only have half): ""...first little...and shoes...Sara A. Weston.""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.875 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1973.144

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