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1865-1875
GUSN-53064
Slippers entirely covered w/ cross-stitch in wool and some silk; brown ground w/ pink/red flowers and white/grey (lilies?) w/ olive leaves; black binding; rounded square toe; scalloped throat; 5 1/2" vamp; sole shaped for left and right w/ dark channel (inside) arch; white leather and linen lining.
slippers (shoes)
footwear
leather
linen (material)
needlepoint (needleworking)
wool (textile)
floral patterns
Men's clothing
Leather
Linen
Needlepoint
Floral
SLIPPER
Unknown
1942.574AB
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