Black velvet boot with yellow design

boot

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

Boot (one of pair with 2003.90.18); black velvet boots with yellow velvet spiral design. Five brass button closures down center; edges and button loops are lined with black or dark blue silk. Leather sole and leather strip re-enforcing the toe. Inside of boot is lined with muslin.

2003.90.19