Wednesday, March 4, 2015

1840's Side Lacing Ankle Boots









From the seller:

DATING TO THE CIVIL WAR ERA

THESE SHOES ARE FULLY SEWN BY HAND THROUGHOUT

FASHIONED OF A WOOL BROADCLOTH OVER A LINEN BASE

SMALL BLACK HEEL IN REAR WITH A LEATHER SOLE

PIPED IN SILK ALONG THE SIDE OPENING AND TOP EDGE

TONGUE INSIDE WITH REMNANTS OF THE ORIGINAL LACING, THE STEEL TIPS ARE MISSING FROM EACH

AS SEEN THESE ARE AS FOUND, NUMEROUS AREAS OF FRAY ARE SEEN, ABSENCES AT THE SIDES AND ON THE TOES

AS THEY WERE FOUND, GREAT EXAMPLES





MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:
TOE TO HEEL: 9
WIDEST POINT: 2 1/4
HEIGHT: 4


From Me:

Based on the square toe and the slight heel thing at the back, I'm saying 1840's.

A similar pair at the Met

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