Gaiters

NameGaiters

CultureSpanish

Datelate 19th century

Place madeSpain, Europe

Mediumleather, metal, silk

Dimensions17 in. (43.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 1922

Object numberA.2021.8.5ab

DescriptionBrown suede; tan calfskin appliqué, cream embroidery, floral and foliate motifs; gilt metal molded buttons; beige silk twist tassels; (a, b) Pair of gaiters, knee-height; fitted over instep; 23 pairs of decorative buttons from top to ankle at side, buttonholes and tabs from ankle to hem; knotted thong and buttonhole closure, thong tassel and silk tassel at top