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Shoe
1740-1770
Description
A woman's shoe, made of silk with leather soles and stacked high heel. The upper is covered in yellow silk damask, and the heel is covered with light blue silk damask.The interior of the upper is lined with white kid leather and Hessian lining, a fine plain-weave fabric made from jute. Two straps cross over the front of the shoe, these would have been secured with a buckle.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Leather
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1958.0123.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0123.002
Object Name
Shoe
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Possibly made in the United States, England or France.
Date
1740-1770
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Leather
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
3 (W) x 9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.62 (W) x 22.86 (L)