#2669  Figured Silk Shoes  1780s  

Materials: Sky blue figured silk, blue silk binding, home spun linen lining, leather soles.

Condition: One shoe excellent. The other shoe very good, having significant wear to silk fabric at bottom edge of toe box.

Measurements: L 9.5"; Wd 2.5"; Heel Ht 2".

Comments: These 18th C lady's shoes have a graceful silhouette. The stubby pointed toe, cross-over latchets and low "Italian" style heel were the height of fashion in the 1780s.