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Shoes

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1775-1790

GUSN

GUSN-33168

Description

Green silk damask shoes with a floral and foliate pattern. Cream colored silk crossover straps. White silk covered heel. Pointed toe and tongue. Straight side seam.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shoes (footwear)
damask
stitching
silk (textile)
Shoe
Women's clothing
Silk
Damask
Hand Stitched
Shoe

Additional Identification Number

1930.197A-B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 2 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.197AB

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