Sarah Coleman’s shoe

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About this item

On September 19, 1677, Hatfield, Massachusetts, was attacked by Native Americans. They captured four-year-old Sarah Coleman and other residents and marched them to Canada. Most of the captives, including Sarah, were redeemed the following May. According to family tradition, Sarah wore this shoe home.

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Item typePersonal Objects
Clothing
Datecirca 1677
PlaceHatfield, Massachusetts; New England; Canada
TopicCaptives, Captivity
EraColonial settlement, 1620–1762
EventRaid on Hatfield. 1677
MaterialAnimal Product; Plant Product
Dimension detailsHeight: 2.50 in Width: 2.25 in Length: 5.12 in
Catalog #1876.39
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Sarah Coleman’s shoe. ca. 1677. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1876-39/. Accessed on December 3, 2024.

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