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Unknown Maker

Slippers

Maker

Unknown Maker

Title

Slippers

Year

ca.1860

Medium

  • Cashmere plain weave with silk embroidery

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Cashmere plain weave with silk embroidery

Materials

silk, cashmere, leather, linen

Geography

Place Made: France; Place Made: England; Place Made: United States of America

Dimensions

Length: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe

Object Number

29.001

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Exhibition History

Needlework
Feb 19, 1982 – Apr 25, 1982
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Apr 23, 1970 – Jun 30, 1970

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Unknown Maker
Slippers, ca.1860
Cashmere plain weave with silk embroidery
Length: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe 29.001

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