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Shoes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Torn shoes with multicolored textile designs and floral pattern. Left shoe is turned inside out, showing inner sole, heel counter, and lining, on a gray background. Right shoe is intact, with visible upper material cut at the top edge, sitting on a low heel. Shoes by "Shoes".

Artwork Details

Date
1720s
Medium
silk, leather
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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