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sablé
Pair of women's mules
sablé
French
1725–50
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Glass beads, silk thread,, and leather; sablé
Dimensions
7 x 7 x 22.5 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2257a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionVamps of strung glass beads (called sablé) held together with looping stitches in motif of polychrome man and woman dancing (each vamp mirrors other) on white background with decorative border at top edge; narrow metallic galloon binding. Pointed toes. White leather-covered Louis heels, top pieces. White leather welts. Brown leather soles. White kid insoles and linings.