Pair of Shoes

United States

1901

  • Titles Pair of Shoes (Descriptive)
  • Medium leather
  • Dimensions Overall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. J. C. Breyer and Mrs. J. M. Badt, 1981.37a-b
  • Work Type shoes
  • Classification Costume

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