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Pair of poulaine (or crakow ) shoes
probably French
15th century
Object Place: probably France
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave covered with silk velvet, silk binding tape, silk thread, metal nails, painted leather lining, and leather
Dimensions
16.5 x 10.6 x 45 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.572a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPurple silk velvet upper, blue silk binding at top; eyelets for side lacings; butted side and back seams. Long pointed toe. Flat stacked leather heel. Leather sole, insole. White leather quarter lining; gray cotton vamp lining.