Shoes

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Shoes
Date1860–1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumLeather, ribbon, and silk
DimensionsOverall (Each): 3 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 3 in. (8.9 × 24.1 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number97.346.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label in right shoe: "McKay Sew. Mach. Association. / Lic. Stamp. / 2 / 694177 / Pat. Aug. 14, 1860."

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Pair of Shoes
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Incensario Stand
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Ensemble
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