Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
B. Altman and Company
Date1900-1905
MediumMachine stitched silk, leather, and cotton, with glass beads, silk-covered wooden heel, and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 10 5/8in. (11.1 x 7 x 27cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionEcru silk satin slippers, with pointed toe and Louis heel, and a triple bow decorated with clear glass beads over the top of the throatline. The quarters are lined with white leather, and the vamp with white twill-woven cotton. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot, with a long, narrow waist.
Object number1996.172.0a,b
Markings"B. Altman & Co./ Paris. New York." is stamped in green on inner sole of the right shoe.InscribedHand-written in brown ink on the quarter lining is: "6B / 225"
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