Slippers

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Name/Title

Slippers

Entry/Object ID

G90.130a-b

Description

Pair of women's slippers of black silk satin, lined with white linen, bound with black silk grosgrain ribbon. Large, sculptural black silk ribbon rosette at throat; narrow black silk ribbon ties on either side of each shoe. "3 [1/2?]" written on each lining. Squared toe; straight sole with knock-on opera heel. Hand sewn.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Footwear
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shoes

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Silk

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1875

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century