Woman's Wedding Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Claire S. Alexander
American, 1876 - 1963
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1896
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with silk ribbons and leather-covered wooden heel with metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 9 3/4in. (9.8 x 6.7 x 24.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Janice Boyd
DescriptionWhite leather shoes with narrow oval toe and knock-on, Louis-style heel. The sides of the shoes rise in rounded tabs, to which are stitched ecru silk satin ribbons to tie across the instep. The quarters are lined with tan leather; the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is tan leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot.
Object number1964.15.22a,b
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