Woman's Shoe
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1790-1800
MediumHand-stitched leather, with leather-covered wooden heel and linen lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 10in. (10.5 x 7 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRed leather slipper with short and narrow Louis ("Italian") heel, and pointed toe. The throat opening is rather small, leaving a wide vamp. The edge is finished with the red leather rolled to the inside so that it looks like piping. The shoe is lined with plain-woven linen. The shoe is straight.
Object number1986.201.0
InscribedWritten in ink on the sole: "A present from / Allen Colmone / May '45."Subject Terms
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