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1878-1883
GUSN-37275
Pair of ankle-high boots made from white-colored kid leather, topstitched; top is higher in front; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure with 11 white buttons (2 are opalescent; one is missing on A). Rounded square toe; rounded square throat; 2-1/4" vamp; center back & front seams; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right. 11/2" heel covered with discolored white kid leather, white linen lining with blue silk lining at ankle top.
boots
footwear
leather
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Boot
Women's clothing
Leather
Linen
Silk
Hand Stitched
Boot
Stamped on lining of both boots: ""3 B 469""
1934.2483A-B
Unknown
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morse Jones and Miss Eleanor Hooper Jones
1934.2483AB
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