Pair of Wedding Shoes
1805-1809 (made), 7 February 1810 (worn)
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These simple but elegant white shoes were worn by Mrs Grimshaw at her wedding in 1810. Her maiden name, Miss E. Brown, is inscribed in the sole. The shoes are typical of the style favoured in the first decade of the 19th century, when classical influences were strong. In both Britain and France, such shoes were often referred to as 'Grecian' slippers or 'Roman' sandals.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather, with silk bow |
| Brief description | Pair of women's shoes worn at a wedding, 1805-1809, British, white leather |
| Physical description | Pair of white leather shoes with a silk bow and short wedge shaped heel |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Elgood |
| Object history | These shoes were worn by Miss E. Brown for her marriage to Mr. Grimshaw, 7 February 1810. |
| Production | Worn by Mrs Grimshaw on her wedding day 7 February 1810 |
| Summary | These simple but elegant white shoes were worn by Mrs Grimshaw at her wedding in 1810. Her maiden name, Miss E. Brown, is inscribed in the sole. The shoes are typical of the style favoured in the first decade of the 19th century, when classical influences were strong. In both Britain and France, such shoes were often referred to as 'Grecian' slippers or 'Roman' sandals. |
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| Accession number | T.193&A-1914 |
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| Record created | February 28, 2003 |
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