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Slippers

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-37850

Description

Pair of white wool slippers with polychrome silk and metallic thread embroidery. Trimmed with a large red taffeta bow, rounded square toe, center back seam, and spring heel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slippers (shoes)
appliqué (technique)
embroidering
stitching
leather
silk (textile)
taffeta
wool (textile)
Shoe
Slipper
Slipper

Additional Identification Number

1935.580A-B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel Hammond

Accession Number

1935.580AB

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