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ca. 1855
GUSN-32535
White kid ankle boots with a cream binding and no trim. They have a rounded square toe, side lacing (with original cream silk laces) and a center back seam. The sole has a narrow waist and is shaped for left and right. The shoes have no heels. The lining is of white linen . There is top stitching at the ankle.
boots
footwear
leather
silk (textile)
linen (material)
Boot
Women's clothing
Leather
Linen
Hand Stitched
Wedding
Boot
Hand written on lining of both shoes: ""B/3 4"" ""742/5"".
1929.124A-B
Unknown
1929.124AB
ca. 1855 (N. Rexford)
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