Name/Title
SpatsEntry/Object ID
2017.16.2 A-BDescription
Pair of brown wool spats with two manufacturer's labels: one label is printed and one is sewn. Each cover has a row of fourteen plastic buttons.Use
Spats were worn, primarily by men, over shoes and socks to protect them from rain and other elements. They were commonly seen around the 1880s before dwindling in popularity by the 1930s. While spats were worn by women, it was much less common. This was due to the rise in fashion of open-topped shoes. As the stylish details adorning the straps of these shoes would have been covered by the spats, the spats therefore became a hindrance in showcasing women's wealth and style.Context
The Tweedie Footwear Company was established in St. Louis by Charles Tweedie (1874–1945) in 1917. They sold accessories like boots, spats, and golf gloves. They called their patented products "boot tops" rather than "spats" as they felt the former was a more pleasing phrase. They later changed the business name to the Tweedie Boot Top Company.Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SpatsClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Manufacturer
Tweedie FootwareDate made
circa 1917Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
Right SpatTranslation
Tweedles BootopsMaterial/Technique
Stitched
