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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.b
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Location
Not on view
Print
A pink silk satin slipper features a rounded toe pointing toward us, embroidered with a large eight-petaled silver flower. From this central motif, silver vines extend along the sides. Two overlapping flaps cover the instep, each carrying smaller silver floral patterns and tiny metallic disks. Thin silver trim borders the scalloped edges, while a cream silk lining is visible inside. At the front, the toe shows frayed pink fabric and dark discoloration.

Slipper (one of a pair)

early 1700s

Italy, Venice

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