Pair of Shoes
1805-1810 (made)
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By the beginning of the 19th century more practical and comfortable men's shoes were becoming fashionable. This pair of velvet shoes typifies the requirement that men's footwear should be easier to wear than the long pointed shoes favoured before the turn of the century. They have a higher tongue, rounded toe and latchet ties high over the instep, but the velvet from which they are made and the low, wedge-shaped heel add a touch of style.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather and silk velvet with a ribbon tie |
| Brief description | Pair of men's shoes, made in Great Britain, 1805-1810 |
| Physical description | Pair of men's shoes with velvet uppers, rounded toes and a wedge shaped heel. Leather and silk velvet with a ribbon tie (ribbon not original). |
| Summary | By the beginning of the 19th century more practical and comfortable men's shoes were becoming fashionable. This pair of velvet shoes typifies the requirement that men's footwear should be easier to wear than the long pointed shoes favoured before the turn of the century. They have a higher tongue, rounded toe and latchet ties high over the instep, but the velvet from which they are made and the low, wedge-shaped heel add a touch of style. |
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| Accession number | T.440&A-1988 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2003 |
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