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Shoe
1750-1820
Description
A leather clog made from thick black leather with a wooden sole. The high slashed tongue over the instep tapers to a pointed toe. The top of the shoe is adjusted with a tin buckle. The wooden sole is reinforced on the heel and toe with thick leather pads, nailed to the sole. The pads are called half soles and heel lifts.The leather uppers are joined to the sole with iron and brass nails.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Leather
- Wood
- Tin
Museum Object Number
1967.1473.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1473.002
Object Name
Shoe
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1750-1820
Materials
- Leather
- Wood
- Tin
Dimensions (inches)
5.3 (H) x 4 (W) x 11 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.5 (H) x 9 (W) x 29 (L)