Shoe
W.H. Dutton and Sons
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1960
Materials
Leather, linen, wool, elastic cord.
Measurements
40 x 70 mm; 170 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1658010.2
Summary
A girl's shoe from a pair of shoes, made from leather, linen and wool. The core of the shoe is white kid leather, overlaid with linen which is extensively embroidered with wool in a floral design and with a bound green wool edging. A makers stamp on the inner lining reads, "W.H. Dutton and Sons, 14 Sloane St. London. 7 4 5861".
Provenance
Object included in general transfer of low value objects on the settlement of the estate of Lady Mairi Bury, 2012
Marks and inscriptions
Inner sole: A makers stamp on the inner lining reads,"W.H. Dutton and Sons, 14 Sloane St. London. 7 4 5861". See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
W.H. Dutton and Sons, maker