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Boots
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand stitched bootees of ivory silk satin, kid heel guard & inside lacing hole strips; single tag flat silk braid lace; ribbon binding, white cotton lining. Slightly rounded square toe, shaped sole with decorative ring stamps. Ankle high. No heel. Lace rosette centered with gold tone leaf ornament. 10” long.
G90.244a-b
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Footwear
Historic Costume
Shoes
Female
Satin
Silk
Gold
1860