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Pair of women's buckle shoes
European (Possibly Italian)
1760–1770s
Object Place: Italy, possibly, Europe
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade with silk and gilt metal thread, gilt metal lace, silk binding tape, leather lining and inner sole
Dimensions
21 x 7.7 x 14 cm (8 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.488a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue figured silk upper with blue and white silk and gilt-silver brocading yarns in "bizarre" floral motif; lappets cross over high round tongue (no buckle); open backseam; gilt-silver and yellow silk lace trim on tongue. Latchets quarter; blue silk ruching and binding on tongue, binding on quarters and over backseam. Pointed toe. Wood Louis heel covered with blue silk like upper, top piece. Leather sole, insole, lining.
ProvenanceFormer Coll. Simonetti (Rome).