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Maker(s):Claflin, Waldo M.
Culture:American
Title:shoes
Date Made:1910-1930
Type:Footwear
Materials:textile: satin; leather, glass
Place Made:United States; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia
Measurements:overall: 9 3/8 in x 2 1/2 in x 4 in; 23.8125 cm x 6.35 cm x 10.16 cm
Accession Number:  HD F.840
Credit Line:Gift of Miss Anne Whiteman
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Pair of white/off-white leather shoes with a satin bow and colorless glass beads, white leather lining, and 1 3/4" leather heels. The lable inside reads: "Waldo M. Claflin / 1107 Chestnut St. / Phila." and the mark on the sole reads: "TRADE / W.M.C. / MARK." Born in Milford, Massachusetts, Waldo Milton Claflin (1845-1911) moved to Philadlephia circa 1864, where for more than 45 yrs. he was prominently identified with the shoe business, both as a manufacturer and retailer. He designed the first shoe especially for baseball players about 1884.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Glass; Leather

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