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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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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

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