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Ankle boots | Mg’sn
Information about the object
Historical period
c. 1900–1950
Dimensions
Height: 25 cm. Width: 11 cm. Depth: 26 cm.
Classification
Decorative arts -- Costume
Accession number
2015.1.93
Division
Clothing and accessories -- Accessories -- Shoes
Collection
Richard Gauthier
Donor
Richard Gauthier
Category/theme
Description of the object
Leather and metal ankle boots with laces. Metal eyelets.
Value of the item
The object reflects traditional Quebec craftsmanship in leatherworking and tanning. The boots also reflect expertise in shoemaking.
Learn more
Did you know? Carleton and Bonaventure both had tanneries. Unfortunately, there are no traces of them today. The Carleton tannery was inaugurated by Joseph Cauchon and taken over by the Cullen family. It operated from 1870 to 1970. It is also worth noting that each village had its own array of shoemakers.