Shoe
Date18th century
OriginEurope
MediumBuckskin leather (Exterior); Silk Thread (Embroidery); Ivory Silk (Lining and edging); White Kid Leather (Insole); Brown Leather (Sole and Heel); Metal Beads
DimensionsLength: 5 3/4"; Width: 1 5/8" Height: 2 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-355,1
DescriptionChild's shoe with low pegged heel, square toe, and stitched leather sole. Both the tongue and back of the shoe come to a point. The edges are bound in ivory silk. Buckskin with floral embroidery of silk in four shades of green, pink, light blue; accented with small metallic beads. Interior is lined with ivory silk with a white kid leather insole.Construction History:
1. 18th century: Initial Construction
2. January 15, 1954: Repairs by Ernest LoNano
MarkingsStamped on sole a circle with double headed eagle within indecipherable text of what appears to be German script.
