page_title: Kidskin
hierarchical_section_title: Kidskin
caption_attribution_description: English: United States, 1890-1900 Costumes; Accessories Kid leather, leather 5 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (14.92 x 4.76 x 8.25 cm) each Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lynford Steward (M.54.21.4a-b) Costume and Textiles
context_page_description: Kidskin or kid leather is a type of soft, thin leather that is traditionally used for gloves. It is widely used for other fashion purposes such as footwear and clothing. Kidskin is traditionally made from goatskin - more specifically, the skin of young goats, although equivalent leathers such as lambskin and chickenskin give the same effect.
context_section_description: Kidskin or kid leather is a type of soft, thin leather that is traditionally used for gloves (hence the phrase 'kid gloves,' used since at least 1888 as a metaphor for careful handling). It is widely used for other fashion purposes such as footwear and clothing. Kidskin is traditionally made from goatskin - more specifically, the skin of young goats (or 'kids'), although equivalent leathers such as lambskin and chickenskin (actually a form of calfskin) give the same effect.
caption: Pair of infant's kidskin boots, 1890s. LACMA, M.54.21.4a-b
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