What you have is an Oregon Boot made by William Leininger patent #177,406 which was issued May 16, 1876. There should be markings on the top side of the donut that show "PATD MAY 16'76" if still visible. In regards to the history of the Oregon Boot, you can go to the SEARCH on this sight and find many neat references to this item.I recently found what I believe to be a Oregon Boot. Can anyone give me information on it. I currently have it listed on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0432367977 . Anything you have or know would be excellent. Thanks!
does anyone know were the boots worn singally or as a pair?I recently found what I believe to be a Oregon Boot. Can anyone give me information on it. I currently have it listed on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0432367977 . Anything you have or know would be excellent. Thanks!
It was only used on one leg and this was done to keep the prisoner off balance as well weighted down.I recently found what I believe to be a Oregon Boot. Can anyone give me information on it. I currently have it listed on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0432367977 . Anything you have or know would be excellent. Thanks!
THANKS JOSHUA, it always seems like i would only see one at a time when ever thay would come up, for sale or with in a collection.I recently found what I believe to be a Oregon Boot. Can anyone give me information on it. I currently have it listed on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0432367977 . Anything you have or know would be excellent. Thanks!
