Victorian-Era Women’s Button-Up Ankle Boot - John Wanamaker Design #3340865 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving depicts a high-quality women’s ankle boot from the late Victorian era, likely circa 1880-1900. The boot features a pointed toe, low stacked heel, and a distinctive row of ten decorative metal buttons along a scalloped side panel, with the “JOHN WANAMAKER” label visible at the top collar. Made of polished leather, it exemplifies the refined yet practical footwear favored by middle- and upper-class women during the Gilded Age.

Used on historical fashion blogs, museum digital archives, antique clothing retailers, or educational resources about 19th-century dress. Matches user intent for researching vintage footwear, costume design reference, or identifying period-appropriate accessories.