Name/Title
SlippersEntry/Object ID
G87.105a-bDescription
Pair of women's slippers of dark brown kid leather, bound with brown silk ribbon, lined with white kid and off-white cotton twill, and with white kid insoles. Vamp has slight, pointed tongue. Holes have been cut into vamp in the form of three vertical lozenges, a horizontal one above them, and a winged shape below them; these are backed with light pink silk satin and surrounded by off-white silk tambour embroidery, and topped with red silk ribbon rosettes. Squared toe; flat, straight sole. Hand sewn.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female, Footwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShoesClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Kid LeatherColor
BrownMade/Created
Date made
1845 - 1860Time Period
19th Century, Mid 19th Century