Woman's Wedding Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frances Eliza Smith
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1880
MediumMachine-stitched silk, leather, with cotton or linen lace and silk-covered wooden heel; metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 9 3/8in. (9.2 x 5.7 x 23.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dr. James R. Miller
DescriptionEcru silk satin slippers, with narrow oval toes and knock-on Louis-style heel. The top of the throatline has been slit to make each shoe a little wider across the instep. This slit is hidden by a small rosette of gathered bobbin lace. The quarters are lined with white leather and the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white leather. The throatline is bound with matching silk tape. The soles are straight, with a long, narrow waist.
Object number1968.61.0a,b
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