Pair of Boots
1830s-1840s (made)
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This pair of side-laced, ankle-length boots of watered silk has a flat heel and square toe. As skirts increased in width and shortened in length, attention became focused on the foot and ankle. Brightly coloured silk boots or shoes would complement the richness of the gown. Sometimes they were chosen to match the sash or silk ribbons worn with the hat.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather sole, with watered silk uppers |
| Brief description | Side-lacing woman's boots in green watered silk, c.1830-50 |
| Physical description | Pair of women's ankle length boots, side-laced with flat heel |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd. |
| Summary | This pair of side-laced, ankle-length boots of watered silk has a flat heel and square toe. As skirts increased in width and shortened in length, attention became focused on the foot and ankle. Brightly coloured silk boots or shoes would complement the richness of the gown. Sometimes they were chosen to match the sash or silk ribbons worn with the hat. |
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| Accession number | T.517&A-1913 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2003 |
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