Women's Slippers, circa 1830
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Flat-soled slippers were the most common type of shoe worn by women during the first part of the 19th century, usually made in leather or silk. This delicate pair might have been worn for a special occasion. Footwear did not yet come in right and lefts--the soles were straight.
Flat-soled slippers were the most common type of shoe worn by women during the first part of the 19th century, usually made in leather or silk. This delicate pair might have been worn for a special occasion. Footwear did not yet come in right and lefts--the soles were straight.
Artifact
Slippers (Shoes)
Date Made
circa 1830
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.596.42
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Satin
Cloth
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 9.5 in
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