Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
In 1915, Dr. James L. McAleney (1868-1937) received this pair of handmade cotton tiger slippers from Portland's Chinese community.In appreciation for the doctor's medical services, the slippers were a gift for his new born son, William.
Dr. McAleney’s inclusive practice was unusual in a time when American medical services were largely segregated. Perhaps the doctor’s own experiences—himself a first-generation Irish American—prompted him to care for diverse communities.
About This Item
- Title: Tiger slippers, Portland, 1915
- Creation Date: circa 1915
- Subject Date: circa 1915
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: cotton
- Local Code: 2019.034
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Children's shoes
- Chinese Americans--Maine--Portland
- Clothing and dress--China
- Footwear
- Infants' clothing
- Shoes
People
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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