PAIR CHILD'S EMBROIDERED BLACK SILK MOURNING BOOTS. Made in New York in 1941 for Susan Arnold Elston, age 10, who wore them to the funeral of President William Henry Harrison in the East Room of the White House, on April 7, 1841. Susan Elston's father, Isaac Compton Elston, was a wealthy Quaker merchant who had been a close friend of President Harrison since the War of 1812. Boots have cream color leaf embroidery, ead and gold silk lining, Louis heel, and jet buttons. Estimate $300-500
PROVENANCE: By family descent to present owner. Detailed provenace provided to purchaser
