Pair of lady's tall boots with wavy/scalloped top edge. Made from cotton lining inner with chamois facing, and drab green wool sateen outer fabric. Heeled with Louis heal. Rounded square toe. Laced up CF instep, with original laces. Leather sole with wood heels, stamped "N. J. H & P Byrnes Rochester, NY" on bottom of each sole.
Soiling and some tearing of fabric outer.
Collection
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Category
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Boots
Clothing Sex
Female
Made/Created
Date made
1875 - 1890
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Stamp
Location
On sole of each boot
Transcription
J.H. & P Byrnes Rochester, NY
Language
English
Notes
Byrnes, J. H., 89, 91 N. Water (manufr.) firm J. H. & P. Byrnes, b. Monroe co., N. Y., established 1848.