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Shoes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white shoes, one on its side and the other on its toe, with white ribbons and a flat brown sole. The shoe on the left shows the toe and back with ribbons hanging on either side. The shoe on the right shows the side and toe pointing right. Both shoes are made of a shiny white fabric, possibly satin. The background is a plain beige color. The shoes are titled "Shoes" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–17
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 253 px
Museum record:
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