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Gaiters

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric boot cover with floral embroidery. The boot cover is angled with the back to the left and the toe to the right. The fabric is dark blue with a shiny appearance. There is a floral embroidery design along the top and around the curved toe portion. The embroidery features green leaves and stems with white, orange, yellow and pink flowers. The fabric has a lace trim along the back seam. The background is a plain beige color. Gaiters by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
silk, leather
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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