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Gift of Dr. John L. Comstock, 1840.3.2  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman's Shoes
Gift of Dr. John L. Comstock, 1840.3.2 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Shoes

Original Owner (American, 1735 - 1807)
Dateabout 1750-1760
MediumHand-stitched leather, silk brocade, and linen, with silk-covered wooden heel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/2 x 3 x 9in. (11.4 x 7.6 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dr. John L. Comstock
DescriptionShoes of white silk brocade with pink and brown flowers, bound with pale blue silk tape, with a pointed and upturned toe and Louis heel. The two latchets which cross the top of the foot would have been held by a buckle. The tongue is pointed. A white rand edges the vamp of the shoe, around the sole. The leather sole is continuous over the front of the heel. The silk is lined with plain-woven linen. The soles are straight.

Object number1840.3.2a,b
NotesHistorical Note: Mary Ledyard Seymour's brother, Colonel William Ledyard, was the commanding officer of the American troops at the Battle of Fort Griswold in Groton, Connecticut. He was killed during the battle, on 6 September 1781.
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