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Slippers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black satin slippers, "Slippers" by unknown artist. The shoe is lying on its side with the opening facing left. The toe points to the right. It has a black satin upper and a beige insole. A small black strap is fastened with a bow at the top. The heel is flat and wide. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1840s
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 295 px
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