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Pair of women's buckle shoes
European
1760s
Object Place: England (possibly)
Medium/Technique
Silk damask; leather
Dimensions
Length: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.536a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue silk damask upper in floral motif, latchets cross over round tongue (no buckle); blue silk lining along top, over side and back seams. Pointed toe. Louis heel covered like upper. Leather sole. Brown leather insole, white leather welt, plain linen lining. Condition: silk splitting lower back, along welt.
Provenance1944, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 1, 1944)