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Woman’s shoe

Manifattura italiana

Date
1760-65 ca.
Technique
Gros de Tours liseré, cuoio
Inventory
TA 7726

Gros de Tours liseré shoe with meandering motifs on an ivory base, with exotic stylised architectural and floral elements brocaded in polychrome silks.

Two straps originate in the quarters and cross on the tongue where they were originally fastened with a buckle. The high toe is very slightly pointed. The kitten heel is flared and lightly hollowed out at the breast.

The sole is leather.

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