Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2014.17.02 |
Object Name |
Bootee |
Date |
c1925 |
Features |
A pair of cotton bootees, embroidered booties, ivory, scalloped edges. Two small embroidered holes at each ankle, machines stitched. |
Object Story |
Bootees also called Booties are ankle height footwear usually in reference to ones of infant size. These bootees, along with the Mary Jane style shoes (2014.17.01.01 & 2014.17.01.02), belonged to Doris Beatrice Wells of Napanee Ontario. Doris was born in 1923 to Percy and Beatrice Wells (nee Halters). Doris had two siblings; Donald, and Dorothy. Doris later married William Vesterfelt. She passed away in 2013 at the age of 90. |
People |
Vesterfelt, Doris Wells, Doris |
Subjects |
1920's Footwear |
Search Terms |
1920s Footwear Fashion |