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Swears & Wells, Ltd.
Pair of Boy's Shoes1875-1880

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Pair of black patent leather low-heeled shoes with red lining, square silver buckles at the toe, brogue perforations, and a gold maker's label reading "Swears & Wells"

Swears & Wells, Ltd., Pair of Boy's Shoes, 1875-1880, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Wilma Alice Leithead Wood Bequest, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Maker
Swears & Wells, Ltd.
Title
Pair of Boy's Shoes
Place Made
England
Date Made
1875-1880
Medium
Patent leather, metal
Dimensions
7 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (18.41 x 5.71 x 6.35 cm) each
Credit Line
Wilma Alice Leithead Wood Bequest
Accession Number
58.34.32i-j
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles