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Pair of women's buckle shoes
European (Possibly German)
1760s–1770s
Object Place: Germany, possibly, Europe
Medium/Technique
Silk figured weave embroidered with silvered- metal thread, bobbin lace, and leather
Dimensions
12.3 x 8.5 x 24.5 cm (4 13/16 x 3 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.507a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink figured silk, upper embroidered with silver yarns in conventional vegetative motif, latchets cross over turn-down tongue (no buckle); silver bobbin lace and white silk binding at tongue, top, side and back seams. Pointed peaked toe. White leather sole, insole; tan leather lining. Condition: faded, embroidery deteriorated.
ProvenanceFormer Coll. Simonetti (Rome)