Adult's shoe
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1850 - circa 1869
Materials
Silk and linen
Measurements
Eac shoe - 257 mm (length)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 657619
Summary
A pair of cream silk adult's shoes with no heels. There is a line of stitching running from the ankle to the toe. On the inner side of each ankle are nine pairs of eyelets threaded with cream cord laces. The inside of the shoes are lined with cream linen or canvas. Each shoe has been repaired and there is evidence of insect damage in the silk. Total number of items is 2.