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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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