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Date1800-1825
Terms
- Shoes
- Sequins
- Velvet
- Leather
- Beads
Dimensions7.62 × 3.81 × 22.86 cm (3 × 1 1/2 × 9 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Walter Lloyd
Object numberCos76.46.1
DescriptionPair of red velvet shoes or mule slippers a, b). Uppers made from red velvet, rather worn, and embroidered with a golden two-headed bird eagle?) with outstretched wings. Golden zig-zag border around border. Turkish or Oriental motifs. Low heel is also covered with red velvet. Tan leather insole.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
Object number: PER2059A