Women's Congress Gaiters, 1865-1870
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Artifact Overview
Congress gaiters is a term for boots with elastic at the ankles. This style of boots is comfortable and easy to pull on and off. They were a popular style in the mid-19th century for both men and women. Women could wear these fashionable boots around the house, and found them sturdier than flimsy slippers when walking over hard city streets.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Boots (Footwear)
Date Made
1865-1870
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.4298
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Elastic fabrics
Cotton (Textile)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 9.125 in
Inscriptions
O_22 [pencil on shank, L boot] | 17 [lining, L boot]
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