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1964-476,1&2, Shoes
Shoe
1964-476,1&2, Shoes

Shoe

Dateca. 1740; Altered ca. 1760
MediumWool Damask; Cotton/Linen (Lining); Silk Tape (Edging); Leather (Sole); Wood (Heel Structure)
DimensionsLength: 10"; Width: 3"; Height: 4 1/4"; Heel Height: 2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1964-476,1
DescriptionWoman's shoe constructed of green worsted wool damask, bound with green silk tape. and lined with natural cotton/linen. Each shoe is fashioned with high pointed tongue, and latchets over the instep intended for buckles. Pointed toe, and 2"-high, heavy heel of wood covered with damask. Heavy white natural thread is stitched around the heel and the interior sole of the shoe. Rand of white leather between sole and damask upper. On the bottom of the leather sole are closing stamps resembling three sun-like shapes in a triangle stamped into the leather, a fourth sun-like shape is stamped near the toe of the sole.

Construction History:
1. Ca. 1740: Initially created
2. Ca. 1760: Heel possibly lowered
1964-476,1&2, Shoes
1740-1765
DS1985-1376
Shown:1985-235,1-2
1730-1750
1993-126,1&2, Shoes
1740-1760 (possibly altered later)
1993-126,1&2, Shoes
1740-1760 (possibly altered later)
DS1998-0477
1760-1770
DS1998-0477
1760-1770
DS1985-1376
Shown:1985-235,1-2
1730-1750
Shoes 1947-211
1725-1735
Shoes 1947-211
1730-1750
DS1998-0481
ca. 1750
Record
1730-1750
Record
1730-1750