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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pair of shoes.
Shoe
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pair of shoes.

Shoe

Date1770-1780
MediumSilk, linen (lining), leather (sole)
DimensionsLength: 9 1/2" Width: 4 1/2" Heel Height: 2 1/8"
Credit LineGift of Tibo van der Does
Object number2007-107,1&2
DescriptionWomen's shoes made of cream ribbed silk brocaded with brown and pink flowers. Shoes have pointed tongues and straps (latchets) over the instep intended for removable buckles. They are lined in off-white linen and bound with cream silk tapeDeeply curved "Louis" heels; slightly pointed toes.
ProvenanceThe shoes descended in donor's family and were worn by a member of the Willis or Osgood family of Massachusetts. The most likely original owner was Mary Ball Willis in the 1770s.
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