Place MadeChina
Title
Embroidered shoe
Mediumsilk
Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 6 in. (5.7 × 3.8 × 15.2 cm)
Object number1941.20.2
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionLady's single embroidered silk slipper, bell sewn inside sole would have made a ringing noise when the woman walked. Extremely small for a foot re-shaped by binding, has red silk background with blue and white floral patterns stitched into sides. Black silk trim on toe and around opening for foot. White platform sole made from white silk with blue and red embroidery.ProvenanceBrought back by Captain WinsorOn View
Not on view
c. 1750
