Woman's Shoe
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Goodsell family
American
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1875-1880
MediumMachine-stitched silk and leather, with a silk-covered heel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 9 7/8in. (10.8 x 6.4 x 25.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr.
DescriptionEcru satin shoe with high-cut upper, which closes with three buttons (now missing). A pleated bow is stitched at the base of the button fly, which is scalloped. The toe is a narrow oval, and the Louis heel is covered in matching satin. The quarters, which extend over the instep, are lined with white leather, and the vamp is lined with plain-woven white cotton. The sock lining is white leather. The shoe is shaped for a left foot.
Object number1961.64.45
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