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Pair of women's buckle shoes
European
1700–30s
Object Place: Europe
Medium/Technique
Silk satin brocade with applied metalic and silk bobbin lace, silk ribbon, and leather
Dimensions
17.2 x 10 x 23.5 cm (6 3/4 x 3 15/16 x 9 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.508a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGreen silk satin upper brocaded with pink silk yarns in floral motif, embroidered with pink silk and silver yarns in conventional floral motif on instep; gilt-silver bobbin lace over pink silk on tongue and along top of quarters; latchets cross overturn-down tongue; blue silk binding at top. Pointed toe. Brown leather covered Louis heel, top piece. Leather sole. White leather insole and lining. Condition: upper, embroidery and binding deteriorated somewhat, worn at toe.