Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

1730-40 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of re-covered shoes in blue and cream silk brocade, short and wide latches over wide tongue, with blue silk tape binding off edges, throat and seams on upper. The louis-heels still have got their original fabric in red, cream and green silk brocade. Leather sole and linen lining.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Silk brocade, linen and leather
Brief description
Pair of shoes with blue and cream silk brocade covering original fabric, visible at heel.
Physical description
Pair of re-covered shoes in blue and cream silk brocade, short and wide latches over wide tongue, with blue silk tape binding off edges, throat and seams on upper. The louis-heels still have got their original fabric in red, cream and green silk brocade. Leather sole and linen lining.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16cm
  • Width: 11cm
  • Height: 14cm
Collection
Accession number
152A-1900

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Record createdAugust 25, 2005
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