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Description:
Four Pairs of WWII Boots, c. 1941-45, a pair of cap-toe service shoes, marked on the half sole U.S. ARMY, and on the heel LIGHT/TREAD; a pair of double buckle boots, marked on the sole B.F. Goodrich, and inside BROWN SHOE CO./BOSTON DEPOT; a pair of rough out low quarter shoes, marked on the heel TUFTEX; and a pair of heavy, black, high-top boots marked on the inside GEO. E. KEITH/BOSTON DEPOT/OCT. 13 1942.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Estimate $300-500
All appear to be unused and in like new condition.
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Keywords
BROWN SHOE CO./BOSTON DEPOT, Jay GaynorStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
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