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Pair of woman's shoes
European
1780–85
Object Place: Europe
Medium/Technique
Figured silk embroidered with silk and metallic yarns and spangles, silk satin ribbon, leather, and linen lining
Dimensions
12.5 x 7.5 x 19.5 cm (4 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.531a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite figured silk upper embroidered with polychrome silk and silver yarns and spangles in conventional floral sprigs on instep and along sides; pink silk satin latchets cross over square tongue (no buckle); pink silk binding at top and over side and back seams. Round toe. Pink satin covered Louis heel embroidered like upper at back, top piece. Leather sole. Plain cotton insole, green silk damask lining in floral motif. Condition: soiled; upper splitting around heel.