Woman's Wedding Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Louisa Betts Corlies (American, died 1888)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Date1873

MediumMachine-stitched kid leather, with cotton lining, leather-covered wooden heel, and leather and metal buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 x 2 1/4 x 8 3/4in. (20.3 x 5.7 x 22.2cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Etta C. Chapman

Object number1952.13.1.3a,b

DescriptionWhite kid leather boots, with button closure wrapping over the front and to the side. The buttonhole edge and top edge of the boots are decoratively scalloped; the boot toes are slightly square in shape. The shank buttons are covered in matching kid leather, as is the knock-on heel. Leather sole. The boots are lined with white twill-woven cotton.

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