Children's Shoes, 2009

THF192061 / Children's Shoes, 2009
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Artifact Overview

Learning to tie shoes can present challenges for kids. By the 1980s, Velcro fasteners gave young children greater independence, making it easier for young kids to "tie" their shoes without assistance.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shoe (Footwear)

Date Made

2009

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.155.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Mio Family.

Material

Leather
Rubber (Material)
Velcro (TM)

Color

Brown
Tan (Color)
Dark brown
Light brown

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 5.25 in
Size: 3.5 undefined

Inscriptions

on front of each shoe tongue: stride rite on the inside of each shoe tongue: BOYS 3.5W / SKY H&L STG 2 / 2046639 / E-8 CH75 / LEATHER UPPER / MADE IN CHINA / PATENT PENDING OUTSOLE inside bottom of each shoe: stride rite (R) / natural motion system TM on back of each shoe: stride rite on bottom of each shoe: stride rite
Children's Shoes, 2009