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Woman's Shoes

ShoemakerMade by The W. G. Simmons Company (American)

Date1910-1915

MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with leather-covered wooden heels and ceramic and metal buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 3 x 10 3/4in. (12.7 x 7.6 x 27.3cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. C. Edwin Blake

Object number1953.24.0a,b

DescriptionWhite leather shoes, with a single narrow strap which buttons with a white porcelain, dome-shaped button. The toe is pointed, and the knock-on heel is Louis-shaped. The quarters are cut with a thin extension which edges the throatline. The top of the throatline is decorated with a small leather bow. The quarters are lined with white suede leather and the vamp with white twill-woven cotton. The sole is shaped for the right and left foot. The top piece of the heel is attached with metal tacks and a screw.

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