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Pair of women's buckle shoes
European
1760–1770s
Object Place: Europe
Medium/Technique
Printed alum tanned leather, applied colors, wood heel.
Dimensions
10.2 x 8.6 x 22.7 cm (4 x 3 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.490.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPolychrome printed white leather upper in motif of lace ribbons, flowers and birds; latchets cross over square tongue (no buckle); butted side and back seams; white leather binding at top, over side and back seams. Pointed toe. Louis heel covered like upper, top piece. Leather sole and insole. White leather welt and lining. Condition: printing badly worn, especially at toes; binding worn.
Provenance1944, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 15, 1944)