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Slippers
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Pair of women's slippers of black silk satin, lined with white linen, bound with black silk grosgrain ribbon. Large, sculptural black silk ribbon rosette at throat; narrow black silk ribbon ties on either side of each shoe. "3 [1/2?]" written on each lining. Squared toe; straight sole with knock-on opera heel. Hand sewn.
G90.130a-b
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Footwear
Historic Costume
Shoes
Female
Satin
Silk
Black
1865 - 1875
19th Century
Mid 19th Century