Name/Title
Gray SpatsDescription
One boxed pair of spats, dark grey with 4 buttons & a strap and buckle, contained in a box with single sheet of tissue paper.
Manufacturer's tag in the box reads: CHAS F. CLARK, INC./CHICAGO/ 35% Wool
34% Reprocessed Wool
25% Reused Wool
6% Cotton
10% Rayon
Lid of box reads: Popularity Spats. Front side of box lid has 1.75 in red; No. (illegible); Color: (illegible); SIZE: 7 (marked in red ink)
Donor stated that the spats originally came from Stephen's Shoe Store. John Schoelch of Hub's Shoe Store obtained them for the Hub's Shoe Store in the late 30s or early 40s.Acquisition
Accession
2013.019Source or Donor
Mike CooperAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SpatsSize
7Textile Details
Fabric
Fleece, RayonMaterial
CottonColor
GrayMade/Created
Date made
1938 - 1942Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentCreate Date
August 20, 2013Update Date
February 7, 2024
