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BOOTS

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-54539

Description

Beige & white iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; cream silk binding; no trim; side lacing w/ brown silk laces; rounded square toe; center front & back seams. Sole has narrow waist & has been spliced to widen it; 1-1/4" heel covered w/ self-fabric; linen lining; sole has darkened channel all around.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boots
footwear
stitching
leather
linen (material)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Women's clothing
Silk
Taffeta
Linen
Leather
Hand Stitched
BOOTS

Inscription

Handwritten on heel of shoe (B): ""427""

Additional Identification Number

1947.32A-B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1947.32AB

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