Woman's Boots
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Datelate 19th Century
MediumMachine-stitched silk velvet, cotton sateen, silk grosgrain ribbons, rabbit fur, and leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 10 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 11 1/8in. (26.7 x 8.3 x 28.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen D. Perkins
DescriptionBlack velvet boots, lined with quilted white sateen. The boots have a front opening, which ties closed with black grosgrain ribbons. This opening and the top edge of the boots are trimmed with black rabbit fur. The opening is backed with a black velvet tongue, which is also lined with the quilted sateen. The toe shape is oval. The leather sole is straight, and indented at the waist so that the boot fits snugly over a heeled shoe.
Object number1984.94.18a,b
MarkingsStitched in oval leather tag inside each boot, hand-written with: "391 / 0639" and "7" stamped into sole.On View
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