Pattern for a woman's boot, in cream coloured leather with a black toe and heel, top-stitched in white and red: British, by Gundry and Sons, c. 1860

Pattern for a woman's boot, in black leather, with short heel, front lacing and ornamental top-stitching in white: British, by Gundry and Sons, c. 1860

One of a pair of woman's boots of bronze kid skin, side-laced and ankle height: possibly British, c. 1850

One of a pair of woman's boots of bronze kid skin, side-laced and ankle height: possibly British, c. 1850

One of a pair of woman's knee-length boots, in black polyvinyl, with patent surface, zip-fastening at inside leg, square ended toe, black rubber soles: French, 1966

One of a pair of woman's knee-length boots, in black polyvinyl, with patent surface, zip-fastening at inside leg, square ended toe, black rubber soles: French, 1966