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Pair of women's mules
European
1730s
Object Place: Continental Europe
Medium/Technique
Brocaded silk with silk embroidery, leather, and metallic trim
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 9 x 22.5cm (4 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 8 7/8in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1718a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite silk twill upper brocaded with polychrome silks in vegetative motif; three silver rosettes, silver fringe and pale green silk ruching along top. Pointed toe. Brown leather covered wood Louis heel, top piece. Leather sole, insole, lining. Condition: uppers worn at toe.
ProvenanceFormer collection Simonetti (Rome)