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Dance slipper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dance slipper by unidentified artist. Black velvet shoe with gold embroidery and trim; a low-heeled, single-toe-point or toe-cap slipper; scalloped trim around the top; gold floral embroidery on the side and toe; brown leather sole; short, thick heel; pointy toe; asymmetrical construction with a strap missing; interior lined with black fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
1880s
Medium:
silk, leather, metal, vellum
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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