Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1875-1880
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with silk bow and lacing
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 8 5/8in. (16.5 x 5.7 x 21.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Margaret Brockway Ofslager
DescriptionAnkle-high shoes of white leather, which lace up the open front with a tan plaited silk tape. The vamp is very short and is decorated with a cream-colored silk grosgrain bow. The toe is a rounded square. The knock-on heel is Louis-shaped. The sole is straight. The shoes are lined with matching white kid leather; the sock lining is also leather. The edges are turned, not bound.
Object number1978.45.29a,b
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