Name/Title
SlippersEntry/Object ID
2019.27.3a-bDescription
Pair of women's slippers of black wool sateen, lined with off-white cotton twill, bound with black silk grosgrain, with white kid insoles. Throat cut high at the back and with a squared faux tongue in front. "Tongue" is decorated with a black lace rosette trimmed with black glass beads. Squared toe; straight sole, stained dark in a thin line around edge, with knock-on opera heel. Machine-sewn.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumCategory
Adult, Female, Footwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShoesClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
SateenMaterial
WoolLining
CottonColor
BlackMade/Created
Date made
1870 - 1885Time Period
19th Century, Late 19th Century