Woman's Wedding Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Almira Barnes
American, 1811 - 1835
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Date1830
MediumHand-stitched silk satin, with leather sole and linen and cotton lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/2in. (5.4 x 6.4 x 21.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jack J. Rabow
DescriptionWhite satin slippers, with a narrow square toe, square throatling, and short stacked heel. The satin is lined with plain-woven linen; the sock lining is plain-woven cotton. The upper is bound with narrow, white silk tape. The slippers are straight, but the wear pattern indicates that ".a" was worn on the right foot and ".b" was worn on the left foot.
Object number1972.63.2a,b
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