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Wedding boots

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wedding boots by Delphine Corti. A pair of tall, cream-colored boots made of shiny satin material. The boots have a low heel and pointed toe. The left boot is standing upright with the back facing the camera, while the right boot is standing on its toe with the front facing right. The right boot has laces running up the front, and there are six pairs of eyelets. A small, round, white object is positioned in front of the right boot. The background is a solid beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
silk, leather, wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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