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Slipper (one of a pair)

early 1700s

Italy, Venice

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Medium
Silk: satin weave with silver metal thread embroidery and trim; spangles; leather soles
Measurements
Overall: 9 x 8.6 x 26 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Antonio di Nardo 1947.104.a
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Location
Not on view
Print
A peach-colored satin slipper, angled toward us, features ornate silver embroidery. A large blossom and scrolling vines span the rounded toe, while smaller flowers adorn two flaps at the instep. Silver discs shimmer throughout the design. Frayed pink fibers rim the cream satin interior. Darker pink stains mark the toe just above the leather sole. In the background, the shoe rests on a low heel, also adorned with silver thread.

Slipper (one of a pair)

early 1700s

Italy, Venice

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