Rococo Shoes, England, ca. 1775-1780
Rococo shoes, ca. 1775-1780. Origin: England. The ribbed silk with a slightly raised double line weave, pointed toe and tongue, the tongue joined to the toe area with a horizontal seam, cross over latchets a seam to the back of the shoe, bound with ivory silk ribbon, the Italian heel of wood covered with ivory satin, leather straight soles, all hand stitched, lined in natural linen, one shoe with Mrs Evans written in ink. Condition: These were the palest shell pink which has faded to ivory. Both shoes have some light water markings to the front sides. The insides are worn. The decoration is not included.
Length: ~ 8 in; 20 cm
Width: ~ 3 in; 7.5 cm (Widest part of the sole)
