Black velvet boot with yellow design

boot

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES - FOOTWEAR
China
19th century
leather; velvet; silk; metal
overall: 9 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.

Boot (one of pair with 2003.90.19); black velvet boots with yellow velvet spiral design. Four round, brass buttons down front, but five closures (top button is missing); edges and button loops are lined with black or dark blue silk. Leather sole and leather strip reinforcing the toe. Inside of boot is lined with muslin.

2003.90.18