Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1865
MediumHand-stitched leather, silk, and wool
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 1/2in. (4.4 x 7 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionBlack leather slippers with a rounded square toe and embroidery of a spray of pink flowers and green leaves, created with silk ribbon and thread, on the vamp. The vamp and back of the slippers are separate, overlapping slightly at the sides. The vamp is edged with red morocco leather, which rises in a double-curved "m" shape at the center. The white satin sock lining of the slippers covers a spongy layer of wool batting. The soles are flat and are shaped right and left.
Object number1950.37.0a,b
MarkingsThe soles are marked with a die on the bottom with "4 / M / 1".On View
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