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1850-1859
GUSN-37849
Plum silk velvet slippers embroidered w/ large floral motif at toe & garland around heel in polychromatic silk & wool petitpoint. Brown silk binding; square toe; scalloped throat; 4-1/2" vamp; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; linen, wool & leather lining.
slippers (shoes)
footwear
stitching
leather
linen (material)
needlepoint (needleworking)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Silk
Velvet
Linen
Wool
Leather
Needlepoint
Hand Stitched
SHOES
1935.579A-B
Unknown
1935.579AB
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