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Shoe

Object Name:
Shoe
Object ID:
1992.060.04 a-b
Place of Origin:
Bethlehem, NH(probably)
Date:
1900-1925
Description:
Shoes, pair of green (originally black) wool button boots with decoratively-stitched black leather toes. Sides close with eight buttons and cotton lined. Leather soles and heels. Stamped on cotton is "5/166." Adult woman's size.
Material:
Leather
Textile
Wool
Cotton
Leather
Provenance:
The shoes are said to be from the Bunker family.

Mrs. Myron Tenney - Newport, NH. Daughter of Carrie and Harry Reynolds is the donor.

Carrie Ash Reynolds (1879) - Bethlehem, NH. Daughter of John Ash and Elizabeth Bunker and Grand-daughter of Cyrus Bunker. Married Harry Reynolds.

Cyrus Edwin Bunker (1823-1894) - Bethlehem, NH. Born Barnstead, NH. Hotel proprietor and blacksmith. Erected Mt. Agassiz House, 1870 and catered to summer boarders.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Myron Tenney
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