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Ladies pattens 1790-1800

Very unusual being flat with no oval iron ring to raise the sole from the ground. No left or right.

Price: £450 | $600 | €520

The latchets of black slightly shiny leather, tied with an original narrow silk ribbon, the flat soles with elongated oval toes, all hand stitched.

Length 10 in; 26 cm

Width 3 in; 8 cm

One of the latchets has a slight scuff mark, which could easily be rectified.

Shoes. The Costume Accessories Series. June Swan p 38 mentions:  Pattens continued, adapting to lower heels by abandoning the wedge, leaving a flat sole, the toe shape matching the shoes. Silk ties need removing and steaming.

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