Name/Title
SlipperEntry/Object ID
G2000.061Description
Flat slipper of bright pink kid leather, lined with green silk taffeta. Rounded square toe; diagonal seams at sides, and no back seam. Low vamp with extended tab, which holds a rosette of ribbed pink silk ribbon with fringed selvages on top of white net (which seems to be embellished with green and pink silk ribbon); embroidered on the toe with branch, leaves, and acorns. Leather sole is marked "Droit" and has the remains of a paper label.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShoesClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
LeatherLining
SilkColor
PinkMade/Created
Date made
1850 - 1865Time Period
19th Century, Mid 19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
InscriptionLocation
SoleTranscription
DroitLanguage
FrenchMaterial/Technique
Pen and Ink