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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Slipper

Object/Artifact

Men's slipper tops worked on canvas (tan with paired threads) which was cut diagonally in the center to facilitate handling during work. Brick red merino wool needlepoint ground with embroidered red wool and silk rosebuds and overall greenery-yallery foliage. Beautifully worked, fine details. High vamp, square toes.

G2001.121

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Footwear

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

1870

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