Description:
Pair of child's light green leather shoes or boots with square toe. Fasten with blue laces that may not be original. Matching blue leather trim around ankle opening. Side seams slant forward and join at the instep. A good surviving example of early 19th century children's attire. The light green color is rare for this time period.

Subjects:
Linen; Leather; Cotton; Textile fabrics

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