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Pair of man's boots
Possible European
Possibly 19th century
Object Place: Europe?
Medium/Technique
Leather, suede, silk velvet
Dimensions
47 x 25 cm (18 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1711a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's boots of light gray-white leather upper and sole with appliquéd white leather bands, decorative piece on instep; tops slashed in leaf motif and border; butted seams. Olive green silk velvet under slashes with white silk lining. These boots, possibly theater or fancy dress, made in the style of late 16th century (see: Davenport, Book of Costume 2, p.565, fig. 1480).