Woman's Wedding Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with leather-covered wooden heel, silk ribbon, porcelain and metal button, glass beads, and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 10 1/2 x 4 x 2 5/8in. (26.7 x 10.2 x 6.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Guy Lemieux
DescriptionWhite leather shoes, with a single strap over the instep, decorated by an ecru silk grosgrain bow embellished with white glass beads. The strap fastens with a single white porcelain, domed, shank button on the outer side of the shoe. The knock-on heel is Louis-shaped and the toe is a long, narrow oval. The throatline and straps are continuously bound with tan cotton tape. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is white leather. The sole is shaped for the right and left foot.
Object number1984.99.1.2a,b
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