Antique Victorian Brown Boots by F. Mayer Boot and Shoe Co. womans suit Double knit polyester

Double knit polyester

Slight staining on center front left side

and most obvious

Stamped “ 1989 Manufactured under Authority of Jack Daniels Distillery”

Gold stamp inside from King's of Bristol

Antique Victorian Brown Boots by F. Mayer Boot and Shoe Co. womans suit Double knit polyesterExtremely fine pair of boots, circa 1890s, with pointed toes and toe stitching. By the maker F. Mayer Boot and Shoe Co., a Milwaukee company founded in the 1880s. The factory, built in 1892 and known as "The Fortress," still stands today and opened a couple of years ago as a residential building. There are several interesting write ups and photos of this cool building online, definitely worth a look. In excellent condition for their age, these boots