SHOES
CH1981.62
Brocade of pink silk with gold metal thread. Pointed toe, single buttoned (metal) bar across instep, Louis heel. Scalloped upper edge and bar finished in silver coloured leather. Leather sole inner sole and back inner lining with cotton front inner lining On inner sole: "CHAUSSEURS \ LAFAYETTE"
Information supplied by June Swann, world authority on historic shoes visiting from UK, during her inspection of shoe collection 18th October 1993.
Evening shoes - originally pink and silver. Brocade. Chequer shoes. Thin heel. Probably 1930s. White lid quarter lining and sock. 'More flash than quality' Only medium quality.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1981.62 |
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| Accession Date: | 24 Feb 1981 |
| Credit: | Dr & Mrs R Lefroy |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | Brocade (silk & metal thread), leather, cotton, metal. | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Leather | 0 - Whole |
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| Brocade/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| height | 230mm |
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| height | 55mm | Heel only. |
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