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Slipper
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Single woman's slipper of light brown silk satin, lined with white linen. Collar and side and back seams covered with off-white silk ribbon. Very pointed toe; straight sole with short Italian heel. Marked inside with red ink, illegibly. Hand sewn.
G2004.117
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Footwear
Historic Costume
Shoes
Female
Satin
Silk
Linen
1790 - 1800
18th Century
Sole
Slipper worn by Mrs. John Dorr / (Esther Goldthwaite) / property of Mary G. Be[?]y
Pencil
On lining
STamacs Maire / good Shoe
Stamped