Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Nellie L. Ryan
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with a metal and porcelain button, and a leather-covered wooden heel, with metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 9 3/4in. (10.8 x 6.4 x 24.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Joseph E. Roehl
DescriptionWhite leather shoes, with a single strap over the instep, a narrow oval toe, and a knock-on, Louis-style heel. The strap fastens on the outer side of the shoe with a single dome-shaped, white porcelain shank button. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The throatline and strap is continuously bound with white cotton tape. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot.
Object number1981.25.3a,b
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