Name/Title
BootsEntry/Object ID
G85.755Description
Pair of women's boots of off-white cotton sateen, lined with white cotton twill, and bound with white silk ribbon. Lacing over tongue up inside of ankle, with white cotton lace. Rounded toe; low knock-on French heel. Machine lock-stitched seams, with hand-sewn binding and eyelets. Loose threads on toe of proper left shoe possibly indicate that there was once a rosette sewn to vamp.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female, Footwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShoesClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
SateenMaterial
CottonLining
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1870 - 1880Time Period
19th Century, Mid 19th Century, Late 19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Location
Inside bootsTranscription
5BMaterial/Technique
Pen