Shoes

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Name/Title

Shoes

Entry/Object ID

G2008.060a-b

Description

Pair of women's shoes of gold silk satin, lined with white and unbleached linen, bound with pink silk grosgrain ribbon, and with leather insoles. Latchets are held by round cast silver buckles (not original to shoes). White rand between vamp and sole. Something is written inside the tongue on each, but it is not easily legible. Pointed toe; straight sole with ring marks and French 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

Lining

Linen

Color

Gold

Made/Created

Date made

1740 - 1760

Time Period

18th Century