Brown Side Lacing Boots, Civil War Era, ca. 1860-1865 #Edwardiancoat and eventually into the bustle

and eventually into the bustle styles of the late 1860s

The shoes are well preserved

This rare bodice from the Biedermeier period

Maine and includes its original storage box

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Brown Side Lacing Boots, Civil War Era, ca. 1860-1865 #Edwardiancoat and eventually into the bustleThese 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