Victorian Boot Limoges Box with Pinstripes

A Victorian boot dressed in pinstripes steps right out of a gaslit parlor. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box was given its stripes by a painter in Limoges, France.

Buttoned Up in Pinstripes

Victorian footwear had a tall, elegant silhouette that still catches the eye, and the striped pattern adds a tailored touch. Shoe subjects are one of the most popular themes among Limoges collectors, and period styles like this boot give a collection historical range beyond modern heels and sneakers. The stripes are laid on by hand, which gives them a slight, natural variation.

Walking Through the Wardrobe

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with high heel, slipper, ballet shoe and riding boot pieces
• Gives a period fashion or vintage costume theme a centerpiece

Parlor Shelf Elegance

A boot like this looks right on a vanity beside an antique hand mirror, inside a glass curio with other shoes, or on a bookcase near a few Victorian novels. Think of it for a costume designer, a vintage clothing fan, a history buff who loves the 1800s, or a friend who simply never met a shoe she did not like. Shoe collectors often hunt for older styles to round out their shelves, and this one fills that spot neatly.