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A pair of woman's shoes
pumps
probably French
1780–90
Object Place: probably France
Medium/Technique
Silk, weft patterned with gilt metal coiled fringe and sequins, red foil, silk string, paper painted, linen and leather lining, and leather heel and sole
Dimensions
23.6 x 8.7 x 11.4 cm (9 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.509a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGreen figured silk trimmed with silver sequins and coiled fringe with portrait (man on a, woman on b) in medallion painted on paper on instep, red foil disc on toe; white cotton binding along top and over side and back seams, drawstring at front. Pointed toe. White leather covered Louis heel, top piece. Leather sole. Plain cotton insole and vamp lining, white leather quarter lining.