Pair of ankle-length boots with shoe

Chalopin, c. 1830 - c. 1840

These ankle-length boots were probably made from an older pair of shoes. When they went out of fashion, the Parisian cobbler Chalopin attached a silk tricot throat (stocking). This was tied at the side with a cord.

  • Artwork typeclothing, bootie
  • Object numberBK-2007-17-B
  • Dimensionslength 25.5 cm x width 6 cm x height 13 cm
  • Physical characteristicsZijde, linnen, geitenleer, runderleer