Woman's Boots
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by
Christine Kinsella
born 1868
ShoemakerMade by
William J. Kinsella
Dateabout 1885
MediumMachine-stitched silk satin, leather, glass, and leather-covered wooden heel. Metal button shanks and pegs in the heels
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 9 3/8in. (19.1 x 6.7 x 23.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles E. Smith
DescriptionWhite satin buttoned boots, with white leather continuous foxing. The edge of the button fly is scalloped, and laps to the outside of the foot. Nine pearly white glass shank buttons are used on each boot. The top edge of the boot is also gently scalloped. The knock-on heel is Louis-shaped. The toe is a rounded square. The boot is lined along the top edge with white leather, and the rest of the boot is lined with plain-woven white cotton. The back seam is covered on the inside with a multi-colored woven tape. The soles are made for right and left feet, with a narrow waist.
Object number1971.15.2a,b
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