Woman's Shoes

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Woman's Shoes

1830 - 1849

Made by Chapelle Cordonnier, Paris (French)

Delicate heelless slippers like these were fashionable in the early to mid-nineteenth century for formal occasions and sometimes even for outdoor wear. This pair, with broad square toes and ankle ties, has a coat of arms to show the patronage of the princess of Baden. Although made on a straight last (a form over which a shoe is shaped), they are also marked "droit" (right) and "gauche" (left), allowing the slippers to be worn consistently on the same foot or alternated for even wear.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Shoes

Date:

1830 - 1849

Artist:

Made by Chapelle Cordonnier, Paris (French)

Medium:

Silk satin, kid leather, linen plain weave, silk satin and silk taffeta ribbons, linen tape, leather

Dimensions:

9 x 2 inches (22.9 x 5.1 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. George B. Junkin, 1967

Accession Number:

1967-13-1a,b

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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