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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.85.2a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Woman's Wedding Shoes
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.85.2a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Wedding Shoes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hannah Latimer Cheney American, 1912 - 2012
Date1939
MediumMachine-stitched silk, leather, and silk-covered wooden heels, with metal tacks and metal buckle
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 7/8 x 3 x 9in. (12.4 x 7.6 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionGreen satin T-strap shoes, with oval toes and knock-on, satin-covered heels. The vamp is styled with six opposing pointed tabs, meeting at a center vertical strip, with a laced effect from tab to tab. The ankle strap closes with a silver-toned metal rectangular buckle. The quarters are cut with a quarter-round design on either side. The satin upper is lined with ecru-colored leather. The sock lining is covered with beige silk.
Object number1988.85.2a-b
MarkingsHand-written on the quarters lining: "68 182502 0831".NotesHistorical Note: Hannah Latimer Cheney's wedding dress (1988.85.1a-c) was a copy of her mother's 1898 wedding dress, made of Cheney Brother's silk. Her wedding shoes (1988.85.2a-b) were dyed green to match her dress.
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