Woman's Boots

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Isham family (American)

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1910

MediumMachine-stitched leather, wool, cotton, and silk, with enameled metal buttons, and metal tacks

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 10 1/8in. (21.6 x 7.3 x 25.7cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Charlotte Isham

Object number1979.33.2a,b

DescriptionButtoned boots, with black leather toe and heel fox, and black wool top. The boots have high, pointed toes and stacked heels in a Louis shape. The button fly laps to the outside of the foot and has a straight edge. The top of the boot is also straight. The boot closes with twelve dull black, shank buttons. The button fly is lined with black leather; the top edge is lined with black silk; the rest of the upper is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is brown leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot, with a strong swing and long, narrow waist. The top piece of the heel is pegged with small metal (brass?) tacks.

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