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Rare Vintage Sara Dee “Hook & Ladder” Fire Truck Children’s Shoes
Very unusual pair of vintage children’s novelty shoes featuring a bright red Hook & Ladder fire engine design.
The shoes feature detailed graphics including ladders, wheels, fire extinguishers, fire department markings and a dimensional fire-truck-inspired shape.
Interior labels read:
Sara Dee
Children – Medium
Shoe Size 7–8
Material Man Made
Made in Japan
Also included is the original vintage E.S. Novelty Co., New York, N.Y. hang tag and packaging shown in the photographs.
These would make an excellent addition to a collection of vintage children’s shoes, firefighter/fire department memorabilia, Japanese novelty items, mid-century toys and advertising collectibles, or vintage Americana.
Condition: Exceptionally nice vintage condition. Colors remain bright and the printed graphics display very well. The soles show minimal apparent wear. There may be minor age-related imperfections from storage. Please enlarge and review all photographs, as they are an important part of the description.
Size: Children’s Medium 7–8
Country of manufacture: Japan
Brand: Sara Dee
Design: Hook & Ladder / Fire Truck
This is an unusual vintage item that appears to have been carefully stored for many years.
