Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Marie Mitchell Bosworth
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1934
MediumMachine-stitched silk and leather, with silk-covered wooden heels, with metal buckles and tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 1/2in. (14.6 x 7 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Howard B. Haylett
DescriptionGray ribbed silk shoes, with a T-strap. The vamp is designed with two narrow, concentric semicircles of silver-colored leather laid over an openwork geometric design. The rectangular buckle is set with six small paste diamonds. The toe shape is oval, and the high and narrow Louis heel is covered with the gray fabric. The shoe is lined with light gray leather.
Object number1974.15.3a,b
MarkingsThe sock lining of the right shoe is printed in green: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD"NotesHistorical Note: According to the donor, Marie Bosworth Haylett, she wore dress 1974.15.2 and shoes 1974.15.3a,b to an opera or concert at Bushnell Memorial.Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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