Woman's Shoes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Lewis Fox family

ShoemakerMade by Unknown

Date1905-1910

MediumMachine-stitched silk, cotton, and leather, with silk-covered wooden heel

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 1/4in. (10.8 x 7 x 23.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro and Mrs. Richard Koopman

Object number1980.87.33a,b

DescriptionBuff yellow silk satin, open tab shoes, with pointed toes and knock-on, Louis-style heel. The tabs are worked with a pair of eyelets, to which is fastened a large rosette created with wide, sheer ribbon with satin edges. A short tongue backs the tabs and rosette. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot.

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