Woman's Wedding Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hannah Whitman
(American, 1751 - 1781)
ShoemakerMade by
James Davis
(English)
Dateabout 1770
MediumHand-stitched leather, wood, and linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/4in. (10.2 x 6.4 x 21cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rosamond Danielson
Object number1955.6.0a,b
DescriptionRed textured leather shoes, with narrow Louis heels, slightly pointed oval toes, and latchets which would have buckled over the vamp. One shoe has a cut steel buckle, but it is not original to the shoe, as it is much too big. The tongue is pointed. The uppers are bound with silk tape. The shoes have a continuous leather sole and are lined with plain-woven linen. They are straight, not left and right.
Status
Not on view
