Shoes
1800-1810
Morocco leather and silk
Museum purchase
Object number2015.34.1
Morocco leather is a supple material that was often used for footwear during the 19th century. Prior to the mid-century development of chemical dyes, it was difficult to color leather in shades of red. These shoes, therefore, would have been a valuable commodity.
DescriptionRed morocco leather shoes with red velvet ribbon bow tie closure at CF and black ribbed silk trim binding at CF open slit, eyelet at each top corner; straights with pointed toe; brown leather soles and tiny heels, red leather at upper heel wedge, white topstitched edgeCollections
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