Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
B. Nathan
American
Dateabout 1890-1895
MediumMachine-stitched silk, leather, cotton, and silk-covered leather heel; metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 10in. (9.8 x 6.4 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harriette Harrison
DescriptionPink silk satin pumps with rounded pointed toe and silk-covered, knock-on, Louis-style heel. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp is lined with white plain-woven cotton. The throatline is bound with ecru silk tape. The sock lining is white leather. The soles are made for right and left feet.
Object number1960.77.5a,b
MarkingsThe sock lining is printed in silver-colored ink with: "B. Nathan 219 & 221 6th Ave. N.Y."Subject Terms
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