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BOOT

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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
CHILDREN'S SHOES
Materials
DEMIN, LEATHER
Catalogue Number
P19990035157
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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
CHILDREN'S SHOES
Date
1874
Materials
DEMIN, LEATHER
No. Pieces
4
Height
11.0
Length
12.6
Width
4.1
Description
BLACK. THE MAIN PART OF THE BOOT IS MADE OUT OF A BLACK DENIM-LIKE MATERIAL. THE TOE OF THE BOOT HAS A DECORATIVE LEATHER PIECE OVER IT. THE TONGUE IS BLACK LEATHER. THE TOP OF THE BOOT IS SCALLOPED, AND IS ALSO COVERED WITH LEATHER, ALONG WITH THE LACE HOLES. THE LACES ARE THIN BLACK THREADS. THE SOLES ARE BROWN LEATHER. INSIDE THE BOOT IS AN OFF-WHITE. THE FABRIC HAS WORN AWAY IN PLACES, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE SOLE AND BELOW THE TOP LEATHER RIM.
Subjects
CLOTHING-FOOTWEAR
Historical Association
PERSONAL CARE
History
CAME WITH A PIECE OF PAPER THAT SAID "THESE WERE THE FIRST PAIR OF SHOES WORN BY MRS. ELSIE LIVINSTONE IN 1874, AND WERE DONATED TO THE PEMMICAN CLUB ON HER 95TH BIRTHDAY. NOV. 5TH. 1968.". SEE P19990035001-GA FOR FURTHER HISTORY.
Catalogue Number
P19990035157
Acquisition Date
2000-07
Collection
Museum
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