Queen Victoria's Silk Boots
Explore how these historic artefacts have been conserved for future generations
Boots probably worn by Queen VictoriaHistoric Royal Palaces
These silk satin side-lacing boots, made by Gundry & Sons were worn by Queen Victoria. The inside of the boots are made of leather and starch cotton. These materials move in different ways.
When the boots were worn, the silk being the weaker of the fabrics was subject to damage. Textile conservator Rosie Chamberlin describes the materials, process and techniques used to treat and conserve these historic boots in the following video.
Conservation of Queen Victoria's silk shoesHistoric Royal Palaces
Boots probably worn by Queen VictoriaHistoric Royal Palaces
Zoom in and have a look at Rosie's conservation work on these silk boots.
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