BOOT AND SHOE

CHAUSSURES

Claims

Claim lst In combination with the two edges of material to be united, the welt-strip having along each of its edges two flaps, one narrower than the other, stitches fastening the narrow flaps to the edges to be joined, and stitches fastening the broader flaps to the material, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2nd In combination with the welt-strip of leather, having along each of its opposite edges two flaps, of which the front or outer one is narrower than the other, the two edges of material to be united, stitches fast¬ening such edges to the front or narrow flaps, and stitches fastening the other flap to the material beyond the seams connecting the material edges and the narrow flaps, substantially as and for the purpose described. 3rd A back seam for boots or shoes, consisting of the welt strip,having along each of its opposite edges the two flaps, and suitable stitching connecting the edges of the quarter with such flaps, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 4th In combination with the edges of a boot or shoe quarter or vamp and of the lining, the welt-strip provided along each of its edges with the narrower outer and wider inner flaps, stitches fastening the quarter-edges to narrow flaps, and stitches connecting the wider flaps with the quarter and passing through the edges of the lining, substantially as and for the purpose shown.