1840s Man’s Black Leather Opera Boots, British. #RomanticEra #Shoes #Boots Suzi Love Posted on April 4, 2026 by Suzi LoveFebruary 19, 2026 1840s Opera Boots, British. Black leather with suede leg and silk bow, hand and machine sewn. via Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. collections.vam.ac.uk.