Pair of patens worn to protect shoes by raising the wearer above the mud. Each paten is constructed from a metal ring riveted to a pair of metal rods. Each rod is attached to the carved wooden sole. Leather toe covers and instep ties hold the paten to the shoe.
Date:
1830-1840
Maker:
unknown
Material:
wood and wood products, iron alloy, leather
GUSN:
29777
Accession Number:
1922.1038