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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
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.