Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

1800 to 1889 (made)
Place of origin

Faded red velvet with embroidered vamps (part covering toe) decorated with flowers and a bird in gold couched embroidery. Metal tipped heel.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Velvet, embroidery
Brief description
Shoes, red velvet with embroidery and upturned toe; Iran, ca. 1800 to 1889
Physical description
Faded red velvet with embroidered vamps (part covering toe) decorated with flowers and a bird in gold couched embroidery. Metal tipped heel.
Collection
Accession number
840-1889

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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