Doll's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Blanche Parmelee
American, 1896 - 1987
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumMachine-stitched leather, unidentified non-ferrous metal buckles, wooden heels, cardstock insoles, and silk ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 3in. (4.4 x 3.5 x 7.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Rev. Louis W. Pitt, Jr., in memory of Elizabeth B. Pitt
DescriptionWhite leather doll shoes. The uppers are cut in one piece, with a seam at the center back. The straps tie over the foot with a very pale gray silk ribbon. The throatline is square and is ornamented at the top with a faceted silver-toned metal buckle over a white leather faux bow. The knock-on heels are wood painted black. The soles are brown leather and the insoles are heavyweight paper.
Object number2001.36.4a,b
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