Woman's Shoes
Datelate 19th century
MediumCotton, silk, linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 10 x 10in. (25.4 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionCream-colored ankle-length, Victorian-styled woman's boots with carrying bag.
(.a,.b) Cream colored silk boots with cream cotton or linen lining. Toes are a rounded point and sole connects to a knock on cloth covered heel. Elastic gores on each side. Red silk tabs in front and back of boot with attached striped linen tags extending which would assist with pulling the boot on. Slight tearing on top layer of cloth.
(.c) Off-white cotton bag, twisted and has a rope wrapped around its center
(.a,.b) Cream colored silk boots with cream cotton or linen lining. Toes are a rounded point and sole connects to a knock on cloth covered heel. Elastic gores on each side. Red silk tabs in front and back of boot with attached striped linen tags extending which would assist with pulling the boot on. Slight tearing on top layer of cloth.
(.c) Off-white cotton bag, twisted and has a rope wrapped around its center
Object number2005.180.29
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Adabelle Canney Lyon