Soccer Boots and Ball; England, c. 1900.

Soccer Boots and Ball; England, c. 1900.
Leather.
They show signs of wear and tear.
Measurements:
A set consisting of soccer cleats and a leather soccer ball, dating to around 1900 and representative of the early years of modern soccer’s establishment in England. During the final decades of the 19th century, this sport evolved from a regulated activity within British schools and clubs to become one of the great sporting phenomena of modern society.