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Pair of women's boots of white silk satin, lined with white polished cotton, and bound with white silk ribbon. Fasten with lacing down inside of ankle and foot through ten pairs of hand-sewn eyelets; partial ivory silk laces remain. Squared toe; slightly curved-last sole with knock-on opera heel, and stamped "2 M / &" on each instep.

G90.214a-b

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Footwear

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Boots

Female

Satin

Silk

White

1865 - 1875

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

9 in

1.25 in heel

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