Slippers

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-40762

Description

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; no trim; narrow black grosgrain ribbon ties; square toe; square throat; 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slippers (shoes)
footwear
stitching
leather
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Linen
Leather
Hand Stitched
SHOES

Inscription

Printed paper label in lining of shoe (B): ""JOHN M. CONNOCHIE/ LADIES/ FRENCH SHOE STORE/ 81/ EAST BROADWAY""

Additional Identification Number

1940.894A-B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1940.894AB

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