One of a pair of boots, leather, felt, satin, cotton. One of a pair of boots with very thick leather soles; shoe part of uppers leather with upturned toe; leg part of boot partly red felt and partly black figured satin; slit part of way at back; lined with white, blue and mauve striped cotton. Bought by donor’s father in Ladakh. Height 17 in. Width 10.7 in.
boot
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