Boots

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Boots

Entry/Object ID

2013.019.5a-b

Description

Pair of woman's boots of white ribbed silk, lined with white cotton, and bound with white silk ribbon. Each fastens over tongue on inside of ankle with white silk lace. Squared toe; flat, straight sole. Center front and center back seams. Machine sewn and hand sewn. Possibly worn for a wedding.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Footwear, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shoes

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Lining

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1850

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Length

10 in