Evening boots 1855 - 1865

"Evening Boots" are a pair of black satin ankle boots created by Defossée sometime between 1855 and 1865. The boots are currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The boots feature a pointed toe, a small heel, and a delicate black lace embellishment around the ankle. These boots are an example of the fashionable footwear worn by women in the mid-19th century and highlight the elegance and refinement of the era.