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ca. 1860
GUSN-13150
White kid leather; bound w/ silk & linen tape; no trimming although holes at toe indicate a bow was stitched there at one time; elastic ties. Round square toe; square throat; 3-3/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; low 1" heel covered w/ white kid; sole has dark channel; white linen lining.
shoes (footwear)
footwear
linen (material)
stitching
leather
textiles
elasticity
evening dress (concept)
Women's clothing
Leather
Linen
Elastic
Hand Stitched
Evening Wear
SHOES
Handwritten on lining of both shoes: ""5-a/2""
1951.13A-B
Unknown
1951.13AB
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