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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1952-356,1-2. Pair of shoes.
Shoe
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1952-356,1-2. Pair of shoes.

Shoe

Date1730-1750
OriginEngland
MediumSilk brocaded with metallic threads, silk damask, linen, leather
DimensionsOL: 9 1/2"; OH at heel: 5 1/2" OW: 3 1/4"; instep 3 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-356,1
DescriptionWoman's shoe, one of a pair, constructed of silk brocaded with silver gilt metallic threads in a semi-abstract pattern of leaves and half circles enclosing radiating half circles. Pointed toe, high square tongue, two flaps for buckling across instep, and 3 1/8"-high shaped thick heel. Binding of white silk ribbon. Linen plain-woven linings; peach silk damask lining on upper portion of tongue. Leather soles; wooden heels. Shoes are "straights."

Construction History:

1. 1730-1750: Initial Construction
2. January 15, 1954: Repairs by Ernest LoNano
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1952-356,1-2. Pair of shoes.
1730-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pair of shoes.
1760-1770
Shoes 1947-211
1725-1735
Shoes 1947-211
1730-1750
Shoes 1968-645
1730-1740
Shoes 1968-645
1730-1740
Shoes 1953-395
Ca. 1770
Shoes 1953-395
Ca. 1770
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1953-867,1&2
1720-1735 (poss. worn again late 18th C.)
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1953-867,1&2
1720-1735, possibly altered late 18th C.
DS1998-0477
1760-1770
DS1998-0477
1760-1770