Pair of Boots
1812-1820 (made)
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In the early years of the 19th century boots gradually became acceptable for women. By 1804, half-boots with front lacing and ribbon trimmings, like this pair, had started to appear in fashion illustrations for 'walking' or 'morning' dress. Hardwearing cottons – the striped uppers are made of cotton jean – became increasingly available and were used as alternatives to leather. Heroines in novels by Jane Austen (1775-1817) are often described wearing footwear of this kind.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Leather sole, and cotton jean uppers with a silk rosette |
Brief description | Blue and white striped cotton boots, British, 1812-1820 |
Physical description | Pair of women's striped cotton half-boots with a low heel and rounded toe |
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Credit line | Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd. |
Summary | In the early years of the 19th century boots gradually became acceptable for women. By 1804, half-boots with front lacing and ribbon trimmings, like this pair, had started to appear in fashion illustrations for 'walking' or 'morning' dress. Hardwearing cottons – the striped uppers are made of cotton jean – became increasingly available and were used as alternatives to leather. Heroines in novels by Jane Austen (1775-1817) are often described wearing footwear of this kind. |
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Accession number | T.509&A-1913 |
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Record created | March 4, 2003 |
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