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On display at V&A South Kensington
Fashion, Room 40

Pair of Boots

1860-1865 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of black satin boots with rounded square toes trimmed with a rosette of black on white lace and red and black satin ribbon loops. There is a side lace fastening and the heels are low. Lined with white linen.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Boot
  • Boot
Materials and techniques
Satin, lace, lined with linen
Brief description
Pair of satin boots, England, 1860-1865
Physical description
Pair of black satin boots with rounded square toes trimmed with a rosette of black on white lace and red and black satin ribbon loops. There is a side lace fastening and the heels are low. Lined with white linen.
Dimensions
  • Each length: 9.5in
  • Shaft of one boot height: 135mm
Credit line
Given by Mrs F. M. Griffin
Collection
Accession number
T.158&A-1961

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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