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Shoe
Object/Artifact
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”
G99.032
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1860
shoe
child's
ankle strap
patent leather
machine stitched
straights
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