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Bootee

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1852

GUSN

GUSN-37782

Description

Cream; cream silk appliqued circles and scalloped trim around ankle, laces and sides; edged w/ chain stitch embroidery; cream silk lining; 3 pairs eyes w/ silk cord laces.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bootees (infant footwear)
footwear
appliqué (technique)
embroidering
stitching
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Infant's Clothing
Silk
Appliqued
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
BOOTEE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lilias Page

Accession Number

1935.428AB

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