Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Baby shoes
Object Number:
1978.65.6ab
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Leather, metal, glass, linen
Dimensions:
overall a: 1 3/4 x 5 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 4.4 x 13 x 4.8 cm )
overall b: 1 3/4 x 5 x 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 12.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of pink baby shoes (slipper style), lined with cotton twill and with leather soles; there are two straps at the back at the ankle, which wrap around the ankle and button in front with white glass buttons; at the toes are bow-shaped pieces of leather drawn through oval metal buckles which are scalloped around the outer edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Hayward F. Manice
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
