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Pair of women's tie shoes
English
1725–50
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk taffeta with silk embroidery, silk binding tape, silk, linen and leather lining, and leather sole
Dimensions
23.5 x 8.4 x 12.8 cm (9 1/4 x 3 5/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.498a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionYellow silk taffeta upper embroidered with polychrome silk yarns in conventional floral pattern; latchets close behind high square tongue; green silk binding along top and over side and back seams. Pointed toe. Louis heel covered in same fabric; white leather welt; leather sole; brown leather insole; plain cotton lining; blue silk tongue lining. Condition: uppers worn at toe.