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Pair of men's shoes of black leather, lined with white kid, bound with black silk ribbon, with white cotton insole (reinforced with kid patch at heel). Shoes made overall like slippers, but with very short derby-style facings to hold one eyelet on either side, which are tied with black silk ribbon. Squared toe; curve-lasted flat sole with ring marks and stained/incised border at sides of instep. Hand sewn.
G2002.097a-b
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Footwear
Historic Costume
Shoes
Male
Leather
Kid Leather
Black
1830 - 1845
19th Century
Early 19th Century
Mid 19th Century
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