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Pair of women's shoes
European
1750–1800
Object Place: Europe
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade, leather, and silk ribbon
Dimensions
13 x 8.4 x 20.6 cm (5 1/8 x 3 5/16 x 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.492a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBeige figured silk upper brocaded with polychrome silk yarns in motif of floral sprigs in lozenges, latchets cross over round tongue (no buckle), pink silk binding at top and over backseam. Pointed toe. Cream figured silk in floral motif covered Louis heel, top piece. Leather sole, insole; white leather welt, lining. Condition: soiled and faded.