Woman's Boots

Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by Mary Ann Patten (American, 1803-1887)

Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by Mary Shepherd (American)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1875

MediumMachine-stitched leather, with silk and cotton linings, and leather-covered wooden heel

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 9 1/2in. (19.7 x 6 x 24.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Seth P. Holcombe, Harold G. Holcombe, Jr., and Shepherd M. Holcombe

Object number1981.16.24a,b

DescriptionWhite kid leather button boots, with a Louis-shaped knock-on heel. The button fly, which laps to the outside of the foot, has a scalloped edge, as does the top of the boot. Ten leather-covered, domed, shank buttons are used. The toe shape of the boot is a rounded square. The upper is lined along the top edge with gold-colored silk, while the rest of the boot is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white plain-woven cotton. The soles are made for right and left feet. The top piece of the heel is nailed on.

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