On View
Not on viewchild's boots
Date1855-1860
Terms
- Boots
- Cotton
- Satin
- Leather
Dimensions5.08 × 15.24 × 20.32 cm (2 × 6 × 8 in.)
Overall2: 6.99 × 15.24 × 25.4 cm (2 3/4 × 6 × 10 in.)
Overall2: 6.99 × 15.24 × 25.4 cm (2 3/4 × 6 × 10 in.)
Markings"Nevins 12".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Clare Alcarez
Object numberCOS83.42B
DescriptionOne of a pair of boots (a,b) or high shoes. The shoe is ankle high with a white satin upper embellished with a white satin rosette at the instep. The shoe laces up the inside with 7 pairs of eyelets. The shoe features a square toe, undifferentiated leather sole and a stacked, military or cuban heel. For a girl, worn for evening wear indoors, balls.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
