Shoe

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shoe

Entry/Object ID

G99.032

Description

Machine stitched patent leather ankle strap child’s shoes, pair. High straight vamp, slightly rounded square toe, back seam. Lined with plain weave off white cotton. Straights, no heel. Flat brass button with impressed design, brownish black grosgrain binding. Buttonhole a mere slit. Toe of sole impressed “8” - no other marks.Length, 6 3/4”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1860

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Search Terms

shoe, child's, ankle strap, patent leather, machine stitched, straights