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Miniature Child's shoes
1770/80s

Pointed tongues and toes were a feature of adult women's shoes during the 1770s and 80s. I am not sure if these are for a girl or boy.


Cataloguing

Red Moroccan glace leather shoes with pointed toes and tongues, all edged in black silk trim and similar ties, leather soles, all hand stitched.



3 3/4 in; 9.5 cm long


Condition

The red leather is in very good condition. The black silk has worn. Very slight wear to the soles.


Comments

http://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.nl/2011/08/18th-c-dollye-delight-who-ever-said.html



http://collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca/scripts/large.php?accessnumber=M972.53.1.1-2&Lang=1&imageID=149506



http://zymoglyphic.org/acquisitions/shoes.html with pointed tongue.