Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Seymour family
American
ShoemakerMade by
The New Haven Shoe Company
American
Dateabout 1895
MediumMachine-stitched leather, cotton, and leather-covered wooden heel, with an enameled metal button, and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 10 1/8in. (10.8 x 6.7 x 25.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour
DescriptionGlossy black leather strapped shoe, with narrow oval toe and knock-on, Louis-style heel. The single strap buttons with a black domed shank button on the outer side of the shoe. The throatline and strap are continuously bound with black cotton tape. The quarters are lined with brown leather; the vamp is lined with brown twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is brown leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot.
Object number1945.1.1129a-b
MarkingsThe sock lining of shoe ".b" is stamped in gold with, "THE NEW HAVEN SHOE COMPANY / New Haven Conn."On View
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