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Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

ca. 1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Blue silk satin shoes with laced latchets and bow on toe, medium Louis heel, flared tongue. Silk satin extremely distressed, surface disintegrated to expose vibrant blue warp threads


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of blue silk satin shoes with bows and laces
Physical description
Blue silk satin shoes with laced latchets and bow on toe, medium Louis heel, flared tongue. Silk satin extremely distressed, surface disintegrated to expose vibrant blue warp threads
Credit line
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
T.521&A-1913

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Record createdOctober 12, 2007
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