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BOOTS

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-52448

Description

Gray/black iridescent silk & wool ankle boot; top is notched; topstitching; no trim; inside lacing (at an angle) w/ beige silk shoe laces. Rounded square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right foot; 1-1/4" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining; heel has a notch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boots
footwear
leather
linen (material)
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Silk
Wool
Linen
Leather
Hand Stitched
BOOTS

Inscription

Worksheet says inscribed but no inscription noted.

Additional Identification Number

1941.898A-B

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Edna R. Gardiner

Accession Number

1941.898AB

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