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The boots had a low heel, and a semi-pointed toe that made them practical for mounted troops, as they allowed easy use of [[stirrup]]s.<ref name="Chambers's encyclopaedia: a dictionary of universal knowledge">{{cite book|title=Chambers's encyclopaedia: a dictionary of universal knowledge|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OqorAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA321|accessdate=27 January 2012|year=1901|publisher=W. & R. Chambers, Limited|pages=321–}}</ref> They reached to the knee and had a decorative tassel at the top of each shaft, with a "v" notch in front.<ref>{{cite book|first=W.Y. |last=Carman|page=72|title=A Dictionary of Military Uniform|ISBN=0-684-15130-8}}</ref> |
The boots had a low heel, and a semi-pointed toe that made them practical for mounted troops, as they allowed easy use of [[stirrup]]s.<ref name="Chambers's encyclopaedia: a dictionary of universal knowledge">{{cite book|title=Chambers's encyclopaedia: a dictionary of universal knowledge|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OqorAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA321|accessdate=27 January 2012|year=1901|publisher=W. & R. Chambers, Limited|pages=321–}}</ref> They reached to the knee and had a decorative tassel at the top of each shaft, with a "v" notch in front.<ref>{{cite book|first=W.Y. |last=Carman|page=72|title=A Dictionary of Military Uniform|ISBN=0-684-15130-8}}</ref> |
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The Hessian boot would evolve into the rubber work boots known as "[[Wellington boot|wellies]]" and the [[cowboy boot]]. |
The Hessian boot would evolve into the rubber work boots known as "[[Wellington boot|wellies]]" and the [[cowboy boot]]. |
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==In popular culture== |
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*When describing the appearance of [[Jacob Marley|Marley's Ghost]] in ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'', [[Charles Dickens]] mentions the tassels on his boots, indicating that they were Hessian style. |
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*In Chapter 3 of [[Thackeray]]'s ''[[Vanity Fair (novel)|Vanity Fair]]'', in a scene set in England during the [[Napoleonic Wars]], Joseph Sedley is described as wearing Hessian boots. |
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*In the [[Gilbert and Sullivan]] comic opera ''[[Patience (opera)|Patience]]'', Colonel Calverley sings a song about the military uniform, how impressive it looks, and the effect it has on women. The song specifically mentions Hessian boots. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 15:53, 14 March 2018
Hessian (/ˈhɛsiən/; from Hesse in Germany) refers to a style of light boot that became popular from the beginning of the 19th century.[1]
History and description
First worn by German soldiers in the 18th century, these military riding boots became popular in England, particularly during the Regency period (1811-1820), with their polished leather and ornamental tassels. Initially used as standard issue footwear for light cavalry regiments, especially hussars, they would become widely worn by civilians as well.[2]
The boots had a low heel, and a semi-pointed toe that made them practical for mounted troops, as they allowed easy use of stirrups.[3] They reached to the knee and had a decorative tassel at the top of each shaft, with a "v" notch in front.[4] The Hessian boot would evolve into the rubber work boots known as "wellies" and the cowboy boot.
See also
References
- ^ Carman, W.Y. A Dictionary of Military Uniform. p. 72. ISBN 0-684-15130-8.
- ^ Fiona McDonald (30 July 2006). Shoes and Boots Through History. Gareth Stevens. ISBN 978-0-8368-6857-9. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ Chambers's encyclopaedia: a dictionary of universal knowledge. W. & R. Chambers, Limited. 1901. pp. 321–. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ Carman, W.Y. A Dictionary of Military Uniform. p. 72. ISBN 0-684-15130-8.
