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1840-1849
GUSN-32797
Ivory silk satin slippers, bound with cream gros grain; trimmed with a small white bow made of the same 1/4 inch satin ribbon as was used for the ribbon ties. Shoes have rounded toes, sqaure throught with drawstring, 3 1/2 inch vamp, no center back seems. The sole has a narrow waist. the lining is of white leather and linen. The shoes have no heel.
slippers (shoes)
footwear
stitching
leather
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
weddings
Women's clothing
Silk
Linen
Satin
Leather
Hand Stitched
Wedding
SHOE
Both shoes are stamped on the sole: ""561/3"" Shoe B has a printed paper label: ""A. Deglaye,/ Chausseurs./368, rue St. Honore/et 92, rue Richelieu./Paris.""
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. W. W. Morong
1929.966AB
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