Pair of children's shoes
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Green silk uppers embroidered with yellow and white metallic wire, chain and spangles in floral motifs; pink ribbon ruching at topline, lapped side and butted back seams, welt; lappets tie over square tongues; white stitching at welts. Slightly pointed toes. Brown leather soles and stacked flat heels. Paper linings. Shoe lining is parchment with musical score.

Credit Line

The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection

Pair of children's shoes

  • Italian, 16th century
Italy
Dimensions
12.3 x 4.5 x 7.7 cm (4 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Silk; satin with silk ribbon, gilt metal and spangle embroidery, gilt metal thread tassels, leather and parchment lining, and leather heel and sole
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
43.1725a-b
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