Antique Clothing
Postillion Boots European
Late 17th or early 18thC Made of Boiled Leather (Cuir Bouilli) re-enforced with iron bands to protect the Postillion’s leg from the pole between the coach horses. Also known as Seven League Boots as worn by Puss in Boots!
These were hung on the saddle for the rider to slip his foot into to protect his boots and clothes from the mud. Said to be predominantly used in the West country in the 19thC. Hardened leather and wooden soles.
these were the forerunner to Wellington boots and were a working boot suitable for working in wet conditions. 19thC Leather upper and well studded soles.
We have more boots in the collection, do come and see them.
Early 20thC Tweed.
Rich Blue Velvet mid 19thC. Side Saddle habits frequently lost their skirts because they were cut up during the war to make clothes for children
For use in hot countries, most likely used for pig sticking or polo.