Shoes
1850s - 1860s
Glazed kid leather, silk, and leather
Gift of Frank Smith Collection
Object number2008.84.21
These delicate shoes would have been paired with a morning dress or a wrapper, both of which were casual garments worn at home. The style is sometimes referred to as the “chameleon” slipper, since it was produced with underlays in a range of colors to match the wearer’s clothing.
DescriptionDark purple brown glazed kid leather slippers, Chameleon shoe style with elaborate floral cutout design at vamp backed in light purple ribbed silk, hand embroidered design in chain stich outlining cutout, double pointed scalloped front edge trimmed in light purple silk ruching, silk binding, square toe with rounded edge, flat leather slipper soleCollections
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