Slipper

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Slipper

Entry/Object ID

G2004.117

Description

Single woman's slipper of light brown silk satin, lined with white linen. Collar and side and back seams covered with off-white silk ribbon. Very pointed toe; straight sole with short Italian heel. Marked inside with red ink, illegibly. 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

Made/Created

Date made

1790 - 1800

Time Period

18th Century

Label/Inscription/Signature

Location

Sole

Transcription

Slipper worn by Mrs. John Dorr / (Esther Goldthwaite) / property of Mary G. Be[?]y

Material/Technique

Pencil

Location

On lining

Transcription

STamacs Maire / good Shoe

Material/Technique

Stamped