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

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.

Object number1981.16.24a,b

MarkingsShoemaker's marks are handwritten in ink and pencil on the cotton lining, partially obscured by the silk lining. "4 1/2" is visible.

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