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Materials: Ivory figured silk,
ivory silk ribbons, homespun linen lining, cotton cord, leather soles,
stacked wood heels, silk binding tape.
Label: Written in ink on linen
lining, "2 1/2".
Condition: Excellent. Interior
leather heel reinforcements have stained the silk brownish in backs,
also small tears to silk in same area. Ribbons in perfect condition. For
their age, these shoes are in excellent condition.
Measurements: L, 9"; Wd, 2"; Heel
Ht, 1".
Comments: Rare early 19th C. silk
shoes are made from a delightful graphic figured silk. Silk ribbon
rosettes and a band of ruching decorate the vamps. Drawstrings at each
shoe's throat and ribbon ankle ties secure the shoe to the foot. The
crescent shaped heels are typical of the 1820s. Charming additions to
any early 19th c. shoe collection!
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