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Pair of light blue dyed taffeta shoes. Topstitching, bended edge, no trim, square toe, and a round throat. Center back seam, narrow sole, and a two and a half inch heel.
shoes (footwear)
leather
stitching
taffeta
Shoe
Shoe
Both shoes, printed on lining: ""JEANNE/ 1564"" Both shoes, printed on lining: ""067530/ 2/ MAN MADE INSOLE/ 6 1/2 B"" Both shoes, embossed on sole: ""6 1/2 B""
Caroline Hollingsworth
Unknown
4 1/4 x 3 (HxW) (inches)
Museum Accession
1986.836
Title Bridesmaid's Dress Accession Number 1986.834
Title Women's Bridesmaid's Headdress Accession Number 1986.835
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