Pair of Quilted Silk Bootees
Date1880s
Object NameBootee
Mediumsilk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength:11.3 Cm; Height:12.2 Cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1976 by Miss Wilcox.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002133
About MeIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries little feet were squashed into a variety of leather shoe styles, unlike the comfy "padders" available today. Babies wore silk bootees, often embellished with elaborate embroidery or fur lined for warmth. 
c.1919
c. 1918
19th century
