This pair of antique early black silk ribbon lacing ladies straight sole shoes date from the 1820s. They are all hand stitched and made of black silk, with a tiny black silk ribbon bow trim sewn onto the front vamp instep. These French ladies ballet slipper style flat shoes have ribbon laces, slightly squared toes, straight leather bottom soles and no left or right distinction. They are lined in linen and white kid leather, with left and right hand written inside in French. The shoes measure 9 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide. They have been gently worn and the silk ribbon laces have been replaced. These delicate silk slippers were probably reserved for indoor wear, evening dress or special occasions. The outer shoe silk fabric is in surprisingly excellent condition with no wear or splits. These are a rare and early find which are a deaccession from the Montclair Art Museum.
Item number xb855

$250