Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched leather and cotton, with leather-covered wooden heel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 9 1/8in. (7.9 x 6 x 23.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Fred V. Dowding
DescriptionWhite kid leather shoes, with a low knock-on heel in a Louis shape, and rounded square toes. The vamp is decorated with a large rosette of matching leather, edged with white cording. The "petals" are in several layers, the topmost layer having a small mother of pearl buckle in the center. The quarters have a lining of white leather, which is hand-stitched with purple thread. It is applied over the bound edge of the throatline. The vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining, which is very worn, is white leather. The soles are straight.
Object number1959.12.23a,b
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