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Boots

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-13139

Description

Navy blue silk velvet ankle boots; trimmed w/ black fur; one pair black ribbon ties at ankle; round toe; band of elastic at throat; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; lined w/ fawn colored velveteen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boots
footwear
cotton (textile)
fur
leather
stitching
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
velveteen
winter
Boot
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Velveteen
Cotton
Fur
Leather
Hand Stitched
Walking Wear
Boot

Inscription

Embossed on sole: ""7/B""

Additional Identification Number

1944.64A-B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1944.64AB

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