Pair of carriage boots made of black velvet trimmed with fur and lined with flannel, Great Britain, ca. 1860s. Pair of ladies carriage boots made of black velvet trimmed with brown fur and lined with crimson wool flannel. Ankle length with a centre front opening which closes with a grey silk lace threaded through black metal rings. The toes have a rounded square outline and there are no heels. The uppers are made in two pieces. The fur and the eyelets are attached by hand. Label for exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain (2015-2016) Carriage boots 1860–70 England Velvet, rabbit fur, wool flannel and leather Given by Mrs C. Henman V&A: T.15&A-19867. [2015/2016]