Name/Title
SlippersEntry/Object ID
G90.103a-bDescription
Pair of women's slippers of white kid leather, bound with white silk grosgrain ribbon, lined with white glazed cotton, and with white cotton twill insoles. Large bow of blue silk ribbon placed on throat. Narrow elastic is sewn to each shoe at side seams. One shoe is marked with a black X on lining; both shoes are marked very faintly (in pencil?) with "13a / 1" on the lining, and "125" on the sole. Squared toe; straight sole with dark-stained edge and knock-on opera heel. 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
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1860 - 1870Time Period
19th Century, Mid 19th Century