Boots

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Boots

Entry/Object ID

G2005.155a-b

Description

Pair of women's boots of light green ribbed silk (grosgrain or bengaline), lined with white glazed cotton, bound with light brown silk ribbon. Boots lace up inside of foot/ankle with light green silk tape tipped with brass through ten eyelets. Squared toe; straight soles, stained dark around edges of instep, with stacked heel. Both soles marked "#423", B also with "#7040". Hand sewn.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Footwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Boots

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Ribbed Silk

Material

Silk

Color

Green

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1860

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century