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Woman's Shoes and Original Box
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Woman's Shoes and Original Box

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003
ShoemakerMade by Daniel Green American
Dateabout 1955-1975
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fabrics with plastic soles
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (shoe length x width at widest point): 11 x 3/8in. (27.9 x 1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionPair of brocade slippers with tourquoise ground and multi-colored, closely spaced flowers, leaves, and vines in a Persian style. The slippers have a pointed toe with a thin strip fo gold-colored metal running back from the toe to a pointed throat on top of the instep. The slip-on style has a short, slip heel also made from the brocade fabric. The interior is lined with gold-colored satin, with the sole lining quilted with small diamonds. The thin soles are of black plastic.

The cardboard box is cream-colored with gold writing. The box reads, "Center of Connecticut Living Since 1847 G. Fox and Co." and "G. Fox and Co." These two phrases repeat, making lines which from a diamond pattern on the box.
Object number2003.27.62.1a,b-.2a,b
MarkingsWoven label in right shoe, yellow on green, "Daniel Green /comfy/ Reg./ U.S. Patent Off./ Slippers." Stamped on the bottom of the sole of both shoes, "Daniel Green/ Comfy/ © Made in U.S.A./ B 90." Stamped inside each shoe, "290 238049 4."
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