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American

Women's Boots, ca. 1860

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Women's Boots

Year

ca. 1860

Medium

Silk plain weave with silk laces

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • linen,
  • brass (alloy),
  • brass (alloy),
  • silk,
  • leather

Dimensions

Length: 26 cm (10 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Leaf shape stamped into sole. "6/60" written in ink on lininig.

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Francis Boardman

Object Number

55.025.31

Projects & Publications

Publications

Manual / Issue 10

Polychrome
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