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Pair of matching clogs for shoes
French
18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Leather and silk brocade and silk ribbon
Dimensions
7 x 8.2 x 19.2 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.497c-d
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionClogs: covered with brown silk like one of the shoes, brown silk binding on lappets; raised platforms; brown leather soles, insoles.
Shoes have brown silk satin ground with polychrome silk twill floral motif, brown silk binding at top and over back and side seams; pattern, pointed toe. Louis heel covered like uppers. Leather sole. White leather welt, brown leather insole; plain cotton lining; tongue lining: gold silk.
Shoes are not part of original set; but both clogs match one of the shoes.
Shoes have brown silk satin ground with polychrome silk twill floral motif, brown silk binding at top and over back and side seams; pattern, pointed toe. Louis heel covered like uppers. Leather sole. White leather welt, brown leather insole; plain cotton lining; tongue lining: gold silk.
Shoes are not part of original set; but both clogs match one of the shoes.