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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Shoes

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Pair of women's shoes of gold silk satin, lined with white and unbleached linen, bound with pink silk grosgrain ribbon, and with leather insoles. Latchets are held by round cast silver buckles (not original to shoes). White rand between vamp and sole. Something is written inside the tongue on each, but it is not easily legible. Pointed toe; straight sole with ring marks and French heel. Hand sewn.

G2008.060a-b

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Footwear

Historic Costume

Shoes

Female

Satin

Silk

Linen

Gold

1740 - 1760

18th Century

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