Woman's Boots
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Rose Churchill
1878-1973
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1875
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with china buttons, and leather-covered wooden heel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (21 x 6.4 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Heirs of Theodora Talcott Slater
DescriptionWhite kid leather buttoned boots, with Louis-shaped knock-on heel and rounded square toe. The button fly is reverse-scalloped (so that the shape is like bat wings), with decorative top-stitching in dark thread. The boots are lined along the top with matching white leather; the rest is lined with white plain-woven cotton. The sock lining is glazed white cotton. The soles are shaped for right and left feet, with a narrow waist. The buttons have been removed from both boots, but two or three white domed china buttons with metal shanks, pinned or loose, are retained with each boot.
Object number1978.1.991a,b
InscribedA small tag inside each boot states that these belonged to "Miss R Churchill".Subject Terms
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