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SHOES

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1770-1790

GUSN

GUSN-33625

Description

Cream silk damask w/ geometric floral pattern; brocaded w/ silver metallic thread at toe & sides; pink satin crossover straps; heel covered w/ pink satin. Pink trim around seams; pointed tongue & straps; tongue & inner sole lined w/ natural linen; sides lined w/ white kid leather; brown leather sole; shoe is slightly pointed; high arch w/ narrow heel (3" high).

Details

Descriptive Terms

shoes (footwear)
footwear
brocading
damask
stitching
leather
linen (material)
thread
metallic (color attribute)
satin
silk (textile)
geometric patterns
floral patterns
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Damask
Leather
Linen
Fiddle Thread
Hand Stitched
Brocaded
Geometric Floral
SHOES

Inscription

Handwritten inside tongue: ""RH"" ""2 1/2/25""

Additional Identification Number

1930.1237

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1930.1237A-B

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