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Slippers

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Pair of women's slippers of white kid leather, lined with off-white linen, bound with ivory silk ribbon, and with off-white kid leather insoles. Shoe B marked with "A 5 / 2" on lining; both have "656" written more recently with ballpoint pen on insoles. Squared toe; flat, straight sole with dark-stained edges. Hand sewn.

G2009.052a-b

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Footwear

Historic Costume

Shoes

Female

Kid Leather

Linen

White

1839

19th Century

Early 19th Century

10 in

Collins, Elizabeth Cooper Cope

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