Bootee, Baptismal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Bootee, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

72.85.5 a,b

Description

Material: textile. Size: 3 1/2" L. x 2 1/2" H. Description: (a,b) white cotton yarn knit - blue decorative scallops around top and around the open toe and sole - blue crochet drawstring threaded around top for size adjustment and tied in front.

Context

Made by Mattie McGrath Williamson (aunt of donor) in 1899. Gown #72.85.1, Petticoats #72.85.2, #72.85.3, bonnet #72.85.4 were all made to go with gown. Donor and her brothers and sisters were baptized in the outfit.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Bootee, Baptismal

Class

Clothing, Footwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

May 16, 2006

Update Date

November 21, 2024