Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe

1700-1730 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One shoe of yellow, green, blue and red silk brocade, also covering the louis heel. Long latches for buckle over square tongue. All edges, latches, throat, are bound off with yellow silk tape/band. Leather sole and white leather rand.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk brocade, silk tape and leather
Brief description
Shoe of silk brocade in yellow, green, blue and red with latchets for buckle.
Physical description
One shoe of yellow, green, blue and red silk brocade, also covering the louis heel. Long latches for buckle over square tongue. All edges, latches, throat, are bound off with yellow silk tape/band. Leather sole and white leather rand.
Dimensions
  • Length: 22cm
  • Width: 8cm
  • Height: 13cm
Collection
Accession number
T.70-1913

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Record createdAugust 26, 2005
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