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Slipper

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1715-1740

GUSN

GUSN-26122

Description

Pair of silk slippers, lined in linen, leather soles. Rose, yellow, purple embroidery w/ gilt threads. Pointed toes. High vamp w/ crossed tabs for buckles or pinning. Curved French heel. Leather insole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slippers (shoes)
footwear
silk (textile)
Silk
SLIPPER

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1389AB

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