Women's Boots, about 1870

Description:

The machine stitching on these boots is extraordinarily tight and fine--fabulous. Very narrow outer sole for a long, skinny foot. They could be wedding boots. Donor Mrs. Ethel G. Douglas, of 5th Ave. in New York City, was born circa 1885 in Pennsylvania. It is plausible that these were her mother's shoes, perhaps worn at a wedding around 1875.

Date Issued:

[1865 TO 1875]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Subject Topic:

Boots, Shoes, Footwear, and Wedding costume

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_41_356_4