Woman's Wedding Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Emma Webster
1879 - 1969
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Date1904
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with leather-covered wooden heel and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (9.5 x 6.7 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Hutchins
DescriptionWhite leather shoes with a single strap across the instep, a pointed toe, and knock-on, Louis-style heel. The strap buttons with a white enameled metal, dome-shaped button on the outer side of the shoe. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white leather. The soles are shaped with a fairly strong swing for the right and left foot, and have a narrow waist.
Object number1969.33.3a,b
MarkingsStamped in blue ink on the quarter lining: "4 A 7011"InscribedHand-written in pencil on the bottom of shoe ".b": "M. W [the rest is indecipherable, but is probably "Webster"] / Columbia"Subject Terms
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