Shoe
St John Adcock, Dublin
Category
Costume
Date
1890
Materials
Silk velvet, kid leather, wood, leather, grosgrain silk ribbon.
Measurements
80 x 70 x 260 mm
Place of origin
Dublin
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602696.1
Summary
A woman's shoe, one of a pair and part of a presentation ensemble, made from deep red silk velvet. The shoe has a low Louis-style heel made from wood, covered in silk velvet, and is decorated on the toe with a deep red grosgrain silk bow. It is fully lined in tan kid leather, with a leather sole. A maker's label attached to the inner lining of the shoe reads, "St. John Adcock, 102 Grafton Street, Dublin". To go with red velvet presentation gown, 602790.
Provenance
Gift of Heather Boyd.
Marks and inscriptions
Label stuck to shoe upper.: A maker's label attached to the inner lining of the shoe reads, "St. John Adcock, 102 Grafton Street, Dublin". See associated photograph for further details. Written on sole beside heel.: Written in black ink on the sole of the shoe, "Ms H Boyd, Dublin", the donor. See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
St John Adcock, Dublin, shoemaker