Woman's Shoes and Original Box
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
(1904 - 2003)
ShoemakerMade by
Daniel Green
(American)
Dateabout 1955-1975
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fabrics with plastic soles
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (shoe length x width at widest point): 11 x 3/8in. (27.9 x 1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
Object number2003.27.62.1a,b-.2a,b
DescriptionPair of brocade slippers with tourquoise ground and multi-colored, closely spaced flowers, leaves, and vines in a Persian style. The slippers have a pointed toe with a thin strip fo gold-colored metal running back from the toe to a pointed throat on top of the instep. The slip-on style has a short, slip heel also made from the brocade fabric. The interior is lined with gold-colored satin, with the sole lining quilted with small diamonds. The thin soles are of black plastic.
The cardboard box is cream-colored with gold writing. The box reads, "Center of Connecticut Living Since 1847 G. Fox and Co." and "G. Fox and Co." These two phrases repeat, making lines which from a diamond pattern on the box.
The cardboard box is cream-colored with gold writing. The box reads, "Center of Connecticut Living Since 1847 G. Fox and Co." and "G. Fox and Co." These two phrases repeat, making lines which from a diamond pattern on the box.
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