Shoe

"Elevator" or orthopedic shoe, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:
1953.6199.1
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Description

Platform shoe; base is 2 1/2" and made of dark brown oxidized leather. Toe and heel covers in same leather. Shoe is "high-top" style, made with navy blue Shaker woven cloth. Nine bronzed metal grommets on each flap on front, brown string partially laced. Holes are backed with mustard yellow/orange leather on interior. Similar material for interior sole lining. Lining is light blue tweed-style wool.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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Shaker Museum Shoe. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=5834. Accessed on November 28, 2024

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