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Pair of women's high-button shoes
French
1875–80
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet, silk faille lining, glass buttons, and leather
Dimensions
20.3 x 6 x 23 cm (8 x 2 3/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Johnson
Accession Number63.1070a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue-violet velvet upper, lapped side and butted back seams, scalloped closure with round black buttons side front. Square toe. Blue-violet velvet covered Louis heel with leather top piece. Leather sole. White leather insole, gray silk lining, black leather lining behind buttonholes.