Slippers
Name/Title
SlippersEntry/Object ID
G2010.099a-bDescription
Pair of woman's slippers of off-white silk taffeta figured with grape motifs, lined with white and unbleached linen, and bound with off-white silk ribbon. Two off-white silk ribbon ties are sewn to interior of binding at each side seam. (No back seam.) High collar, with very light pink silk ribbon bow with deliberately frayed ends and small, diamond-shaped steel "buckle" placed at throat. Rounded toe; spring heel; 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
Material
SilkLining
LinenMade/Created
Artist Information
Role
MakerDate made
1820 - 1825Time Period
19th Century, Early 19th CenturyPlace
City
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelTranscription
JOSEPH CHEW / Ladies Fashionable / Boot & Shoe Maker / No. 223 Chestnut St / PHILAD[ELPHI]ALanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American