Woman's Shoe
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Anne Beach
1729 - 1796
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1780-1785
MediumHand-stitched silk satin, with silk-covered wooden heel and leather sole; silk embroidery and sequins
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/4in. (13 x 6.4 x 21cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Geraldine W. Carmalt
DescriptionCream-colored silk satin shoe with a slightly pointed, up-turned oval toe, pointed tongue, and narrow Louis (or "Italian") heel. The toe is embellished with metallic sequins and silk and metallic thread embroidery in a design with pink flowers. Latchets extend from the quarters and would have buckled over the instep. The silk is lined with plain-woven linen; the sock lining is also plain-woven linen; the upper is bound with silk tape. The leather sole is continuous over the front of the heel. The shoe is straight, but wear marks indicate that it was worn on the left foot.
Object number1968.48.2
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