Description:
Pair of women's taupe colored felted wool gaiters, also known as spats (an abbreviation of the word spatterdashers) or anklets, which were worn to protect shoe uppers from foul weather, and the resulting soiling or moisture. The sturdy wool felt acted as a water repellant .This pair, which appears to have never been worn, is of a high quality, and stamped inside, in gold, with perhaps the make's name, year, and possibly a size: DOUGLAS[? ]/ ANKLETS / PAT’D ‘03.” Each gaiter secures to the wearer's ankles using 10 strong, yet decorative, metal and enamel shank buttons that fasten along the outside edge. Each one is further secured throught the use of a metal buckle that fastened under the instep.
Label Text:
Gaiters, also known as spats (an abbreviation of the word spatterdashers) or anklets, were worn to protect shoe uppers from foul weather, and thye resulting soiling or moisture. The sturdy wool felt seen on this and many other examples was naturally water resistant.
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