E.1955.86.v.2_01
Type
shoe; slipper
Maker of the object
J Macneille
Date
circa 1830-1849
Materials
silk, leather
Place
Scotland, Ayrshire, Ayr (place of manufacture)
Description
Pair of woman's shoes or slippers, with black silk satin upper decorated with embroidered flowers and leaves worked in light blue, cream, green and pink silk thread using satin and stem stitches. Straight with narrow square toe, deep vamp and small bow at square-cut throat. Black silk tape top edge. Long black silk ribbon ties attached near throat. White kid sock and insole with paper label attached printed black on white 'J Macneille Boot and Shoemaker Ayr'. Leather sole.
Category
DRESS
Measurements
overall: 50 mm x 70 mm x 240 mm