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Infant's christening shoes
Labeled: Mrs. Day's Ideal Baby Shoes
American
1956
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave with synthetic net (tulle), and cotton thread.
Dimensions
Center back: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Patricia Loiko in memory of her mother
Accession Number2008.335.5-6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPair of off-white infant shoes made of cotton trimmed with satin ribbon ties and piping at edges. Decorated on each toe with a double layer of ruffle embroidered with tiny pink flowers. Labeled: Mrs. Day's Ideal Baby Shoes/ Size 0"
ProvenanceWorn by the donor, Patricia Loiko, for her christening in 1956; Gift to the MFA (Accession date: June 25, 2008)