Brown Side Lacing Boots, Civil War Era, ca. 1860-1865 #Edwardiancoat This rare bodice from the

This rare bodice from the Biedermeier period

dated 1899

Matching buttons on the shoulders create a harmonious symmetry

The shoes are well preserved

Monogramm under embroidered crown and above the number 16

Brown Side Lacing Boots, Civil War Era, ca. 1860-1865 #Edwardiancoat This rare bodice from theThese 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