Children’s boots

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

About this item

Boys and men wore boots such as these for riding horses and for farm work. They have no right or left and are made entirely of leather, including the soles and heels. There are pieces of copper attached to the toes for longer wear. Boots were not suitable attire for girls or women.

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Details

Item typeClothing
Leatherworking
Datecirca 1850
TopicClothing, Textile, Fashion, Costume
Family, Children, Marriage, Courtship
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialAnimal Product
Dimension detailsHeight: 9.50 in Width: 2.50 in
Catalog #1985.0024.110
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Children’s boots. ca. 1850. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1985-0024-110/. Accessed on December 9, 2024.

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