Beautifully embroidered lace-up boots, ca. 1896, origin: Des Moines, Iowa, America. Label in gold-coloured letters: Walk Over Boot Shop. Pointed toe section. High heels. Moderately well preserved. The aubergine-coloured leather shows some signs of age and wear. Abrasion in some places.
Des Moines is the capital of the US state of Iowa. Des Moines was founded in 1843 as Fort Des Moines, named after the Des Moines River. The fort existed until 1846.