Brown Side Lacing Boots, Civil War Era, ca. 1860-1865 #Edwardiancoat Maine and includes its original

Maine and includes its original storage box

Still not wearable today

elaborately decorated with a front vamp embroidered with steel beads

demonstrating the craftsmanship and effort that went into their production

Brown Side Lacing Boots, Civil War Era, ca. 1860-1865 #Edwardiancoat Maine and includes its originalThese antique American lace up boots, dating to the Civil War era (circa 18601865), are a rare and evocative example of mid 19th century womens footwear, crafted from brown silk with side closures and original laces. The boots feature a flat leather sole and retain the name of the wearerMiss Millerwritten on the inside, adding a personal and historical touch to this museum held artifact. Though moderately well preserved, the boots show flaws in the