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BOOTS

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1870

GUSN

GUSN-31095

Description

Cream/ivory linen ankle boots; cream silk binding; side lacing with linen string laces; rounded square toe; center back & center front seam; sole has narrow waist; 1-1/2" heel fully covered with white kid; white linen lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boots
footwear
stitching
leather
linen (material)
Women's clothing
Linen
Leather
Hand Stitched
BOOTS

Inscription

Handwritten on lining of both shoes: ""1861./ 3 - M""

Additional Identification Number

1926.751

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Johnson

Accession Number

1926.751AB

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