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Woman's Wedding Shoes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Adella S. Smolensky American, 1909 - 2001

Date1936

MediumMachine-stitched silk, wood, metal, synthetics, leather

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3in. (18.4 x 14 x 7.6cm)

Credit LineGift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval

DescriptionThis pair of white satin wedding shoes have a rounded toe and high heels. The heels measure approximately 3 1/4 inches. The vamp has three cut out sections, measuring approximately 2"x1/4", 3"x1/4", and 4"x1/4", starting 1 1/2 inches from the toe edge. The T-strap is placed 1 1/2 inches from the toe center and is 4 1/4 inches long. The geometrically shaped buckle is 7/8" x 1/2", and appears to originally have been silver. The synthetic interior and sole linings are coming detached from the shoe. The remainder of the shoe interior is lined in white leather.

Object number2001.51.4.5a-b

MarkingsInside heel of right shoe: "50 M 5006 / 3312".NotesHistorical Note: Adella S. Smolensky (1909-2001) married John M. Sliva (about 1910-1996) 30 May 1936 in Holy Cross Church in New Britain, Connecticut.

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