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Pair of child's shoes

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1880

GUSN

GUSN-52894

Description

Black leather with ankle straps that close with one black button; black leather bow with decorative rectangular silver-colored metal buckle. Edges finished with brown and black tape; brown leather sole; white cotton lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shoes (footwear)
footwear
leather
cotton (textile)
Shoe
Children's clothing
Leather
Hand Stitched
Shoe

Inscription

Stamped inside heels: ""2FF3109""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1942.111AB

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