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1855-1865
GUSN-12143
Boots are made of ivory silk satin, with 2 inches of silk satin at the toe. The boot has a center front and a center back seam, no trim. Laces are at the side and are bound with cream colored tape. The toe is square. the waist of the sole is narrow. The boots are flat - no heel. The lining is of linen.
boots
footwear
stitching
leather
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
weddings
Boot
Women's clothing
Silk
Leather
Satin
Linen
Hand Stitched
Wedding
Boot
The inscription is handwritten on the lining of both shoes. It reads:""A 4 1/2 / -f(?)""
Unknown
1927.779AB
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