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Catalog Number |
1976.1.0071ab |
Object Name |
Shoe |
Date |
1880-1920s |
Artist/Author/Creator |
J&J Slater / New York |
Description |
Two-toned velvet shoes, maroon toes, pink/mauve back, small rhinestone buckles, and leather soles. 2 3/8" flared heels. The heel on this shoe is referred to as a "flared Louis heel", named after 18th century French King Louis XIV (the ‘Sun King’). It is described as a ‘romantic’ style, and it regained popularity in the late 1800s and continued in use though the 1910s-20s. In today's terms, this heel style might be referred to as a kitten heel. These shoes appear to have been worn with 2024.1.0002, a plumb velvet afternoon dress. Returned to Blithewold in 2024 by The Colonial Dames. |
Maker's Information |
J.J. Slater, Broadway |
Materials |
Gemstone (faux)/Leather/rhinestone/Silk/Velvet |
Condition |
Good |
Associated with |
Marjorie Randolph Van Wickle Lyon |
Search Terms |
Shoes Footwear Accessory Adornment Buckle Jewelry |
Catalog Sub-category |
Clothing -- Footwear |