Name/Title
ShoeEntry/Object ID
1891.89.1Description
Navy blue velvet slippers with polychrome floral decoration on the square toes. Bound around the opening with lighter blue silk ribbon. Long black silk lacing ties. Made as "straight" with no right or left shoe. Flat leather sole with no heel.Context
According to the label on the sole, these slippers were worn by Mr. Josiah Calef (1782-1863) of Saco, Maine.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On bottom of one shoeTranscription
“Worn by Mr Josiah Calef / Donated by / Mrs. Geo. F. Calef”Material/Technique
Pen and InkDimensions
Height
2-3/4 inWidth
3-1/2 inLength
10-3/4 in
