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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1964-394,1-2: Pair of shoes.
Shoe
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1964-394,1-2: Pair of shoes.

Shoe

Date1775-1785
MediumSilk satin, linen lining, leather
DimensionsLength: 7 5/8"; Width: 2 3/4"; Height: 4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1964-394,2
DescriptionWoman's shoe fashioned of black silk satin with self binding at edges. Shoe is constructed with latchets across slightly pointed central tongue for fastening with a removable buckle. Shoes have blunt toes and slender silk-covered "Italian" heels. Lined with natural linen at the interior. On the quarters at interior on either side is a small inked mark in the shape of a triangle with a small loop at the top point. The lining of the vamp has "4/4" in dark ink and another mark on the lining at the left side of the tongue could be initials (RN or BN?)

Construction History:
1. Initial Construction 1775-1785


MarkingsOn the quarters at interior on either side is a small inked mark in the shape of a triangle with a small loop at the top point. The lining of the vamp has "4/4" in dark ink and another mark on the lining at the left side of the tongue could be initials (RN or BN?)

ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Glen-Sanders family, Scotia, New York, possibly one of the Van Rensselaer family. Ex Coll: Glen-Sanders Collection, Scotia, New York.
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