Model Boot
1865-1870 (made)
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From the 1850s increasing numbers of fairly substantial leather boots were being made for women, often with beautiful decorative details. Model boots were not intended for wear but to show new styles and the skill of the maker or manufacturer. This style, with its tassels, scalloped button side-fastening and elegant curved top, was often referred to as 'Polish' or 'Hungarian'. The boot is made of leather and glacé kid leather, with a fashionable medium-high heel and a gently pointed toe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Leather and glace kid leather, with a cork sole |
| Brief description | Model of a woman's boot, 1865-1870, British, made by George Newton; Black patent leather |
| Physical description | Woman's model button boot of patent lather with a medium heel and cut high above the ankle |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs Faulkner and Son |
| Summary | From the 1850s increasing numbers of fairly substantial leather boots were being made for women, often with beautiful decorative details. Model boots were not intended for wear but to show new styles and the skill of the maker or manufacturer. This style, with its tassels, scalloped button side-fastening and elegant curved top, was often referred to as 'Polish' or 'Hungarian'. The boot is made of leather and glacé kid leather, with a fashionable medium-high heel and a gently pointed toe. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.420-1920 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2003 |
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