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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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