Pair of Shoes
1797 (made)
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Ladies' shoes, 18th century, black satin upper with latchet fastening. Decorative detail on vamp consists of red satin 'petal' shape, embellished with silver thread embroidery, sequins and small glass paste ovals. White leather inner lining and low red 'Italian' heel.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | satin, leather, silver thread embroidery, glass paste, sequins |
| Brief description | A pair of women's shoes, 1797, made by Sutton in London; black satin, with red silk appliqué, silver embroidery and pastes; worn by Rebecca Ribbesdale |
| Physical description | Ladies' shoes, 18th century, black satin upper with latchet fastening. Decorative detail on vamp consists of red satin 'petal' shape, embellished with silver thread embroidery, sequins and small glass paste ovals. White leather inner lining and low red 'Italian' heel. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | SUTTON
Shoe Maker
To Her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Cumberland
Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
London
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| Gallery label | Label for the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain
The Power of Branding
Shoemaker Sutton proudly used the royal coat of arms on its labels. This announced that it was shoemaker to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cumberland. Advertising royal patronage no doubt helped to attract high-status and aspirational customers to Sutton. Some of this royal glamour must have reflected on Rebecca Ribblesdale, when she wore these shoes at her presentation to the court in 1797.
Court shoes
1797
London
Sutton
Satin, leather, silver thread embroidery, pastes (glass) and sequins
Worn by Rebecca Ribblesdale
V&A: 266&A-1899 (shoes); Circ.44&A-1965 (buckles)(2015-2016) |
| Object history | MA/1/G489 Gibbard, G (Mr) |
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| Accession number | 266&A-1899 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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