Shoe

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Shoe

Entry/Object ID

2026.10.1

Description

Woman's shoe fashioned of black silk satin bound with silk satin tape. Shoe is constructed with latchets across a pointed central tongue for fastening with a removable buckle. Pointed toes and 2 1/2 inch silk-covered Louis heels outlined with white stitching. Lined with natural linen. Leather sole. Shoe is made as a straight.

Made/Created

Date made

1775 - 1785

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

sole of shoe

Transcription

Shoe worn by Mrs. Elizabeth / Cutts wife of Col. Thomas Cutts / of Saco

Material/Technique

Pen and Ink

Notes

Handwritten in cursive.

Dimensions

Height

4-7/8 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

9-1/2 in

Materials

Material

silk satin, silk tape, linen lining, Leather, Wood

Material Notes

Leather sole, wooden heel.