HOOK, KNOWLES & Co. Abendschuhe, London, ca. 1889
HOOK, KNOWLES & Co. Abendschuhe, London, ca. 1889
Hook, Knowles & Company was an upscale London firm whose clientele included the British royal family. On this pair of slippers, the novel beadwork design, the meticulously trimmed bow, and the topstitching of the heel are noteworthy indicators of the high quality. The use of beadwork on the vamp and the tiered bow form are characteristic features of the period.
This evening slippers are in excellent condition. Minimal sings of use and age. You find shoes from Hook, Knowles & Company in the MET Museum and in other famous shoe museums around the world.
