{"product_id":"c-1900s-purple-silk-boots-study-display","title":"c. 1900s Purple Silk Boots | Study + Display","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtraordinary purple silk and white leather boots circa 1900s. These beauties were obviously a favorite of their owner and there is much wear as a result, but I simply could not pass them up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurple is one of my favorite colors, and this is such a wonderful jewel tone! The pierced, scalloped design around the top is echoed at the toe as well. They feel so whimsical! I would have loved to see their original owner wear them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey were made by the H.M. \u0026amp; R. Shoe Co. out of Toledo, Ohio. I did not find much about this maker, but I do know they were founded around 1895 from an advertisement about one of their anniversary sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese lovelies would be best for study or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese boots are best for study or display. I do not recommend them for wearing. They are likely somewhere around a US size 6.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 1\/2 \" inner sole length \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 3\/4\" width measured across the bottom of the sole at the ball of the foot, and 8 1\/2\" circumference at the same spot measured from the outside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 3\/4\" heel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 1\/2\" total height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery worn and best for study or display. The silk has been worn and frayed and stained in many places, and the once-white or cream leather is very stained from age and use. These were certainly well loved, and I can see why! The laces may be original. Someone has added a later insole.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973572141306,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_7155.jpg?v=1785698397","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/c-1900s-purple-silk-boots-study-display","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}