Collection Highlights
The Intelligence Office
1849
1959.46
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Bootie
Object name
Bootie
Date
ca. 1886
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 6.4 x 10.8 x 4.8 cm )
Description
Yellow pressed lead glass bootie; pressed decoration consists of faceted medallions and circles ("Daisy and Button" pattern) and holes for lacing; heel is ribbed, but the rest of sole is plain.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.602
Gallery Label
An identical bootie is marked "Pat. Oct. 19, '86" (see publications).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
