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Pair of women's shoes
European
1750–1760s
Object Place: Europe
Medium/Technique
Silk satin figured, embroidered with metallic thread, metallic galloon, leather and silk lining, and leather sole
Dimensions
15.3 x 10 x 22 cm (6 x 3 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.504a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink figured silk upper embroidered with silver yarns in conventional floral motif; latchets cross over turn-down tongue; silver galloon and white silk binding at top, over side and back seams. Pointed toe. Louis heel covered like upper. Leather sole. White silk lining disintegrated revealing leather insole and white leather lining. Condition: faded.
ProvenanceFormer Coll. Simonetti (Rome)