Boot
Object number2012.15.1 a,b
Manufacturer
James Cohen Company
Datec. 1900
Mediumleather; wood; metal; nylon
Credit LineGift of Janet Spear
DescriptionPair of black leather high top, lace-up women's boots with three-inch heel.Dimensions(a) Height: 10.5 ; Width: 3 ; Heel H: 3.125 ; Length: 10.5(b) H: 11 ; W: 3; Heel H: 3.125 ; L: 10.5
MarksBlue ink stamp on inner lining: "440 7701".
Historical NotesPair of women's boots from James Cohen Company. James Cohen and his wife, Libbie, immigrated from Lida, Poland, in 1885. With fifteen dollars in his pocket, James started a shoe store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The business moved from its uptown location to Fifth Avenue where they remained in business for 90 years. James and Libbie had ten children.
Related person
James Cohen
Related person
Libbie Cohen
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