Not on display

Pair of Shoes

1730-35 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Shoes covered in blue, cream and pinkish silk brocade with latches for ribbon fastening tied over vandyked tongue. Thin blue band / tape covers quarter seam and is binding off throat. Bright pink lining on tongue. Cream welt and leather sole, louis-heel. Linen lining.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Sillk brocade and leather
Brief description
Pair of shoes in blue, cream and pinkish brocade with latchets over vandyked tongue.
Physical description
Shoes covered in blue, cream and pinkish silk brocade with latches for ribbon fastening tied over vandyked tongue. Thin blue band / tape covers quarter seam and is binding off throat. Bright pink lining on tongue. Cream welt and leather sole, louis-heel. Linen lining.
Dimensions
  • Length: 22cm
  • Width: 8cm
  • Height: 15cm
Marks and inscriptions
'M 5/38' (Marked on throat in both shoes)
Credit line
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
T.445A-1913

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Record createdAugust 25, 2005
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