Woman's Wedding Shoe
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Ellie Munger Lines
American, born 1871
ShoemakerMade by
W. B. Fenn and Company
American
Date1891
MediumMachine-stitched suede leather, smooth leather, and cotton, with glass beads, a china button, and suede-covered wooden heel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/4in. (11.1 x 7 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank M. Chapin
DescriptionEcru suede shoe with crossed straps that button across the instep. The shoe has a rounded pointed toe and a knock-on, Louis-style heel. The straps and the top of the throatline are decorated with white glass beads simulating seed pearls, stitched in a vine design. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp is lined with ecru twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white leather. The shoe is shaped for the right foot.
Object number1953.19.2
MarkingsPrinted in gold-colored ink on the sock lining: "W. B. Fenn and Co. / New Haven"Stamped in gray ink on the quarter lining: "5 1/2 B 5743".
On View
Not on view
about 1900
