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Lot 41

Collection of Five Pairs of Children's Shoes, 19th and Early 20th Century

Lot 41

Collection of Five Pairs of Children's Shoes, 19th and Early 20th Century

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

Collection of Five Pairs of Children's Shoes, 19th and Early 20th Century

This lot includes five pairs of children's shoes.

THE FIRST
Black leather children's slippers with leather soles.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 6.5"

THE SECOND
Dark brown children's leather boots with leather and cobbled soles and lace up closures. Sticker on one heel reads: McKay Sew. Mach. Associa(nail in sticker) Lic. Stamps. / 1/2 / 472242 / Pat. Aug.14, / 1860.
Label (stamped): Sole Leather / Counter
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: 384
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: FOC.1860.001AB

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 6.75"
Heel Height: 0.75"

THE THIRD
Black leather children's strappy boots with leather cobbled soles and side button closures.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: 6047 9 / (illegible numbers)
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: FOG.002.1880AB

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 6.75"
Heel Height: 0.25"

THE FOURTH
Pair of two-tone children's brown boots with leather cobbled soles and lace up closures.
Label (stamped): Brown Make / Frolic
Size Label: 5
Style/Serial No.: 4105 RN14514
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: FOB.1900.001AB

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.75"
Heel Height: 0.25"

THE FIFTH
Black twill children's fabric slip on boots with elasticized side inserts and leather cobbled soles.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: FOG.1860.001

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 6.5"
Heel Height: 1"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some creases atop the vamp and tongue with moderate wear on the soles and the interior fabric lining.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though the leather has stiffened and the tops has indentations and creases with light wear to the soles.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some moderate wear to the back boot shafts at ankles, worn button facings, and moderate-heavily worn soles.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. The boots appear to have been unworn if lightly so.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is poor as the elasticized fabric inserts are completely stretched out, there is general fading throughout both boots, each toe has several small holes, and the soles are heavily worn and starting to crack.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection

Collection of Five Pairs of Children's Shoes, 19th and Early 20th Century

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