Woman's Wedding Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Harriette L. Moore
(American, born 1869)
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1895
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with leather-covered wooden heel and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/4in. (10.2 x 7 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harriette Harrison
Object number1960.77.6a,b
DescriptionPlain white leather slippers with rounded pointed toe and knock-on, Louis-style heel. The throatline is narrow and rounded; it is bound with white cotton tape. The quarters are lined with white leather and the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The shaping of the soles for right and left feet is very subtle.
Status
Not on view
