1894-1896
GUSN-13138
Pair of shoes made from cream-colored silk satin (discolored); bound with cream grosgrain ribbon; trimmed wtih large cream-colored satin bow; straps close with one white & one painted button; pointed toe; round throat. 3" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for right & left feet; darkened channel; 1-1/4" heel covered with self-fabric; white kid and linen lining.
shoes (footwear)
footwear
leather
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
Shoe
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Linen
Leather
Hand Stitched
Shoe
1942.762A-B
Unknown
1942.762AB
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