Name/Title
BootsEntry/Object ID
G88.228a-bDescription
Pair of women's boots of pale pink silk taffeta, lined with white cotton, and bound with pink silk ribbon. Boots lace down inner sides of foot with pink silk lace over tongue. Narrow, squared toe; low knock-on opera heel, covered with taffeta. Mostly machine-sewn, with hand-sewn eyelets.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Footwear, Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BootsClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaMaterial
SilkLining
CottonColor
PinkMade/Created
Date made
1855 - 1865Time Period
19th Century, Mid 19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
InscriptionLocation
Inside one bootTranscription
Mrs. R P HaysMaterial/Technique
Pen